The Veteran's service-connected chronic epididymitis, testicular pain and left testicle mass was granted a 10 percent evaluation from August 15, 2016 to January 1, 2020. From January 2, 2020, the condition is rated as requiring long-term drug therapy but not in excess of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's chronic epididymitis required long-term drug therapy from August 15, 2016 to January 1, 2020 and was granted a 10 percent evaluation. From January 2, 2020, the condition required long-term drug therapy but did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic epididymitis, testicular pain, left testicle mass
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2024
- Citation
- 24007381
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic testicular pain and a higher rating for chronic epididymitis due to the AOJ's failure to develop these issues properly. The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic testicular pain that he attributes to his service-connected chronic epididymitis.
- Granted
The Veteran's chronic epididymitis is found to have begun during active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to a failure by the RO to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for Bell's palsy and chronic epididymitis, as well as his claim of service connection for PDD/anxiety due to untimely filing of the VA Form 10182.
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