The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his epididymal cyst (claimed as testicular pain) is being remanded due to concerns about the severity of his disability and whether it is related to the epididymal cyst in his left testicle.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not make any findings linking the Veteran's symptoms to the epididymal cyst, and the Veteran has asserted that his service-connected condition has worsened since a previous examination.
- Claimed conditions
- epididymal cyst, testicular pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2011
- Citation
- 1100921
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to a failure by the RO to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's testicular pain causing impairment in earning capacity is granted as service-connected. The initial rating for the lumbar spine disability remains at 40 percent.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's scrotum and testes condition, including whether it manifests in or aggravates erectile dysfunction.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for multiple conditions has been withdrawn by the Veteran.
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