The Veteran's service-connected chronic epididymitis with resultant low testosterone level and atrophy of right testicle with left spermatocele and possible hydrocele of the cord above the left testicle does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran has complete atrophy of both testicles, which is required for a higher rating under DC 7523. Additionally, his condition does not warrant a rating as analogous to renal dysfunction or voiding dysfunction due to lack of significant urinary symptoms and no indication of poor renal function.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic epididymitis, spermatocele, hydrocele of the cord above the left testicle, atrophy of right testicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0923717
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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