The Veteran's testicular condition on February 14, 2016 was of such a nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous. The VA hospital was not feasibly available during the emergency and an attempt to use one beforehand would not have been considered reasonable by a prudent layperson.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testicular condition on February 14, 2016 involved severe pain, swelling, drainage, and infection symptoms that were progressively worsening up to the time of his ER visit.
- Claimed conditions
- Cellulitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19158007
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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.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for cellulitis, which covers at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the Veteran's total body area and at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of exposed areas affected. The decision satisfies the Veteran's appeal as he testified that this rating would be satisfactory.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected cellulitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, secondary to a service-connected back condition. The claims for cellulitis and hypertension were denied, while the claims for left and right knee conditions were remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected cellulitis, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
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