The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his hydrocele of the right testicle as a residual of a vasectomy was denied. The RO initially confirmed and continued the noncompensable rating, but later increased it to 20 percent effective May 21, 2004, and to 40 percent since November 1, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hydrocele did not cause voiding or renal dysfunction, which are required for a compensable rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- hydrocele of the right testicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1013990
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, sleep apnea, hydrocele of the right testicle, and a right ankle disability due to insufficient evidence or lack of adequate examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's testicular condition is related to service, including his reports of in-service assault and ongoing testicular pain.
- Granted
The Board found that the veteran's blackouts, pes planus, and diabetes mellitus are due to disease or injury incurred in service. The hydrocele of the right testicle is not shown to be related to service. The acquired eye disorder and speech defect are not shown to be due to service.
- Granted
The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for residuals of surgical removal of a varicocele of the left testicle, and denied a separate compensable rating for residuals of surgical removal of a hydrocele of the right testicle.
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