The Board has granted service connection for right testicular hypogonadism, finding that the presumption of soundness is not rebutted. The claim for left testicular hypogonadism remains pending and will be remanded to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether it is secondary to the Veteran's right testicular condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that the pre-existing right testicular disability existed prior to service, but could not determine if it was aggravated by service due to lack of surgical records. The left testicular hypogonadism claim is remanded for an addendum opinion addressing whether it is secondary to the Veteran's right testicular condition.
- Claimed conditions
- right testicular hypogonadism, left testicular hypogonadism
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 26, 2017
- Citation
- 1760102
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