The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right ilioinguinal neuropathy was denied, but he received a separate 10 percent rating for a tender scar from VA surgical treatment. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability of the right lower extremity as a result of VA treatment was granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected right ilioinguinal neuropathy did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, but he received a separate 10 percent rating for a tender scar. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was granted as additional disability resulting from VA treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- right ilioinguinal neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2004
- Citation
- 0421096
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