The Veteran's compensable rating for the residuals of a scrotal abscess prior to November 13, 2014 was denied. However, as of that date, he is granted a 40% rating for his service-connected residuals of a scrotal abscess.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence established that the Veteran's voiding dysfunction and symptoms thereof were proximately related to the residuals of his scrotal abscess, which warranted a 40% rating as of November 13, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Scrotal abscess, Erectile dysfunction, Left testicle abnormality
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- A19003623
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