The VA determined that the veteran's postoperative right inguinal hernia residuals do not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as there is no evidence of recurrent or large hernia protrusion. The current 10 percent rating remains in effect.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of recurrent or large hernia protrusion that would justify an increased rating beyond the currently assigned 10 percent disability evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0410756
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and is therefore dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia has been reopened and granted.,The Board finds that the Veteran's current disability, postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia, is related to his active service. The condition existed prior to service but worsened during in-service military training.
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