The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral inguinal hernias, right orchiectomy, and left knee scars. The medical evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable schedular criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical records showed that the current residuals of the veteran's bilateral inguinal hernias were mainly pain, and did not show recurrence of the hernias. For the right orchiectomy, the left testicle was found to be normal in size and contour but had some sensitivity when touched.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Bilateral Inguinal Hernias"}, {"condition_name":"Right Orchiectomy"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Scars"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0608812
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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