The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected right epididymitis only manifested by pain while lifting, walking, sitting in certain positions, and during sexual activity without complete atrophy of both testes. As a result, the claim for an increased rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed no evidence of complete atrophy of the testicles, which is required for a compensable rating under DC 7523. The Veteran's symptoms were limited to pain and did not meet the criteria for any other diagnostic codes in the Rating Schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- right epididymitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2012
- Citation
- 1244465
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- 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.
- 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.
- Denied
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- Denied
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