The Veteran's left anterior iliohypogastric neuritis is rated at 10 percent, effective from November 1, 2010. The Veteran's right testicular atrophy does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7523. The Veteran's service-connected scars are rated at 10 percent since May 18, 2015.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows severe and complete paralysis of the left anterior iliohypogastric nerve, warranting a maximum 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 8630. The Veteran's right testicular atrophy does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there is no atrophy of both testes. The scars are rated based on their number and instability/pain.
- Claimed conditions
- left anterior iliohypogastric neuritis, right testicular atrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18134627
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right testicular disability, including atrophy and pain, was found to be worse than the current noncompensable rating. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and consideration of all relevant evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence in the record to determine whether the Veteran's right testicular atrophy is related to his service-connected residual right inguinal hernia. The case is being remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Board found that the April 1954, April 2004, and May 2007 rating decisions denying service connection for orchitis and right testicular atrophy associated with mumps were not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The Veteran did not have a current disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's right testicular atrophy was found to be a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the VA hernia repair, and compensation benefits are granted under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
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