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
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's postoperative left inguinal hernia disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims file was lost and is currently being reconstructed. The case is REMANDED to comply with the January 2010 Board Remand directives.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues on appeal include increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's postoperative left inguinal hernia with pinched nerve and scar tissue buildup is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that this rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
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