The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for residuals of vasectomy, as there is insufficient evidence in the record regarding the onset and etiology of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The June 2021 VA examiner did not adequately consider the Veteran's April 2017 hearing testimony regarding the onset of his scrotal pain, swelling, and lopsidedness after his vasectomy in December 1995.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of vasectomy, scrotal pain, swelling, lopsidedness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21075794
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and scrotal pain is denied. Other issues are remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of vasectomy, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and residuals of tailbone injury. The claim is now remanded for further development.
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