The Veteran's residuals of left epididymitis and hydrocelectomy have been granted an initial 10 percent evaluation for the period prior to February 17, 2015. For the period on and after February 17, 2015, he is assigned a 40 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of left epididymitis and hydrocelectomy manifested as urinary leakage, urinary frequency, hesitancy, slow or weak stream, and decreased force of stream for the period on and after February 17, 2015. These symptoms met the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under the rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- left epididymitis, hydrocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2015
- Citation
- 1552735
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