The Board has determined that the veteran's postoperative left inguinal hernia does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there is no evidence of recurrent or non-reducible hernia, and the surgical scar is not painful or limiting function.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the veteran's postoperative left inguinal hernia has been well-supported by a truss and readily reducible throughout the appeal period, warranting only a 10 percent rating. The absence of recurrent hernia and non-reducible condition, combined with no pain or limitation from the surgical scar, precludes higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative left inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0609097
What this means for you
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