The Board denied an initial compensable rating for left epididymitis, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on his symptoms and medical records.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher disability rating as there was no long-term drug therapy, hospitalizations or intensive management required due to the service-connected left epididymitis.
- Claimed conditions
- left epididymitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19127665
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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