The Veteran's bilateral varicocele is currently evaluated at a noncompensable rating, and the Board finds that an evaluation higher than 20 percent is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral varicocele does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it has not resulted in removal of both testes or any other disabling conditions such as renal dysfunction or urinary tract infection.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral varicocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1644234
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral varicocele was denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, and bilateral varicocele. The claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right acute epididymitis, bilateral varicocele, abdominal pain, and right groin pain due to procedural issues and the need for additional evidence. A new VA examination is required to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's scrotal mass and bilateral varicocele have been granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective from the date of decision. The scars on his trunk and extremities have also been granted a 30 percent rating.
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