The Veteran's application to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for right testicle torsion was granted. Service connection for bilateral varicoceles, right microlithiasis and spermatoceles is also granted. The initial rating for bilateral pes planus (prior to August 12, 2015) is granted at a 30 percent level.
The deciding factor: The evidence was found to be at least evenly balanced in favor of the Veteran's claim for service connection for right testicle torsion and bilateral varicoceles, right microlithiasis and spermatoceles. The initial rating for bilateral pes planus (prior to August 12, 2015) was granted based on the severity of the disability.
- Claimed conditions
- right testicle torsion, bilateral varicoceles, right microlithiasis, spermatoceles
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 5, 2018
- Citation
- 18131863
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for neurogenic stool incontinence and denied his claim for a compensable rating for bilateral varicoceles. The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ effective December 1, 2013.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and other issues due to the prohibition against concurrent elections under 38 C.F.R. § 3.2500(b).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral varicoceles have worsened, and the Board finds that an examination is needed to determine the current severity of his disability.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right testicle orchiectomy, finding that it is neither proximately due to nor aggravated by his service-connected left testicle disability. The evidence did not support a direct relationship between the Veteran's in-service injury and his current condition.
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