The Veteran's right epididymitis with obturator neuropathy is currently rated at 30 percent, effective November 26, 2008. The claim for an increased evaluation remains in appeal as the Veteran seeks a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right epididymitis and obturator neuropathy are separately evaluated under appropriate diagnostic codes, with the obturator neuropathy receiving a separate noncompensable evaluation due to its distinct symptoms from the epididymitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Epididymitis, Obturator Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1015555
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What this means for you
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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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