The Veteran's scrotal mass and bilateral varicocele have been granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective from the date of decision. The scars on his trunk and extremities have also been granted a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of urinary frequency (waking up three times per night) were found to meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7529, while his scars met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- scrotal mass, bilateral varicocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19192257
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- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals for higher rating for urethral stricture and service connection for dysphagia. The Board also found that he does not have current gastroenteritis or bilateral varicocele.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 40 percent for bilateral varicocele, effective September 18, 2001. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was also granted.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia and bilateral varicocele, as well as his claim for a skin disability. The evidence submitted did not meet the criteria for new and material evidence.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
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