The Board denied an increased evaluation for the service-connected postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia and also denied a compensable evaluation for the service-connected postoperative scar. The veteran's claims were based on direct service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia, Right inguinal hernia repair scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2000
- Citation
- 0004029
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a new VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia and ilioinguinal nerve entrapment, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent. The service connection claim for left side inguinal hernia was referred to the AOJ.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected incisional scar related to his right inguinal hernia repair, finding that it is painful. The postoperative residuals of the hernia are not compensable.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right inguinal hernia repair scar and spastic colon disorder have been granted increased disability ratings, with the effective date for the right inguinal hernia repair scar being June 12, 2009. The effective date for the initial rating of 10 percent for the acquired psychiatric disorder is March 27, 1997.
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