The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for recurrent left spermatocele prior to June 24, 1996 is denied. A 10 percent evaluation, but no higher, for recurrent post-operative left spermatocele with a residual scar beginning June 24, 1996, but no earlier, is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left testicle disability was shown to have a residual painful scar from the resection of his left spermatocele on June 24, 1996. The pain associated with this condition has been found to be more closely approximate mild chronic cystitis throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- left spermatocele, interstitial cystitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18129753
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