The Veteran's claim for service connection for a testicle disability was reopened and remanded due to the receipt of new evidence. The tinea cruris claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and the erectile dysfunction claim is also denied.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed testicle disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's new evidence did not establish a current testicle disability, but reopened his claim. The tinea cruris does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it affects less than 5% of the body.
- Claimed conditions
- testicle disability, groin condition and pain in the right testicle
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18104498
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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