The Veteran's left scrotum surgeries did not meet the criteria for a temporary total evaluation as they did not require hospitalization or convalescence, and his pain was managed with medication and supportive underwear.
The deciding factor: The surgeries did not result in severe postoperative residuals requiring bed rest or immobilization.
- Claimed conditions
- left scrotum disability, left testicular pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18129779
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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