The Board granted a 40 percent rating for chronic epididymitis, post operative left side and right side, as the Veteran's condition manifested with urinary frequency and nocturia. The reduction in rating was found to be improper.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, leading to a finding that the reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent was improper. A 40 percent rating is warranted based on urinary frequency and nocturia.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic epididymitis, post operative left side and right side, prostate adenocarcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25032793
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for chronic epididymitis and erectile dysfunction was dismissed as the issues have been fully resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of August 1, 2013, for the award of service connection for various conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for various conditions, including neoplasm of the kidney and lung cancer, effective October 2, 2020, based on herbicide exposure during service in Thailand.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.