The Board found that the Veteran's additional disabilities, including erectile dysfunction and hernia, were not caused by VA medical treatment in May 1995. The evidence did not show any fault on the part of VA or an unforeseeable event.
The deciding factor: VA records showed adequate informed consent for the surgery and no indication of negligence or lack of proper skill from VA personnel.
- Claimed conditions
- Testicular cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Hernia, Numbness in left inguinal area and medial thigh, Irritable bowel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2009
- Citation
- 0935632
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0935632.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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