The VA denied a compensable disability rating for azoospermia because the Veteran does not have atrophy of both testicles, which is required for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show complete atrophy of both testes, which is necessary to meet the criteria for a noncompensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7523.
- Claimed conditions
- azoospermia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18125962
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What this means for you
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's pituitary gland dysfunction with low testosterone and azoospermia did not result in compensable symptoms, and thus a compensable disability rating is denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for infertility (to include azoospermia) on a direct basis, finding that his current condition is causally related to his toxic exposure during service. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
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