The Veteran's right epididymitis disability is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on current symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right epididymitis has been shown to cause intermittent urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, perineal pain, testicular pain, and erectile dysfunction. However, these symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are consistent with his current 10 percent disability evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- right epididymitis, interstitial cystitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1138711
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic, with urethral stricture and interstitial cystitis is remanded for further examination to determine its relationship to service. The claim also includes a secondary service connection claim due to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.
- Partly granted
The Board denied entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right epididymitis and a compensable evaluation for right ear hearing loss, but remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and service connection for hypertension.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, liver cirrhosis, interstitial cystitis, liver cancer, and sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for residuals of an injury of the right leg and thigh, including hip, on a secondary basis, and for right epididymitis on a direct basis.
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