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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1138711
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: 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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