The Veteran's chronic epididymitis is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it does not involve recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage or frequent hospitalization.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's epididymitis has been evaluated based on its current manifestations and does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to lack of recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage or frequent hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic epididymitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1015247
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What this means for you
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