The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for removal of the right testicle with left testicle hydrocele and impotency is denied as his disability has been rated based on the maximum allowable under the schedular criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition, which includes removal of one testicle, left testicle hydrocele, and impotence, was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 7524 for testis removal. The highest rating available is 30 percent, as he has been granted the maximum special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Testicle Removal, Left Testicle Hydrocele, Impotence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1333374
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