The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a fracture of the pelvis or left pubic bone with degenerative changes and for a compensable rating for postoperative left inguinal hernia, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.
The deciding factor: The Board found no medical evidence showing additional limitation of motion due to pain or flare-ups, nor any indication of recurrent inguinal hernia requiring surgical intervention. The veteran's current condition was rated as 10 percent disabling based on the presence of degenerative changes and some limited motion at the hip.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative left inguinal hernia, Residuals of fracture of the pelvis or left pubic bone with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0634543
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The veteran's April 2002 surgery for a postoperative left inguinal hernia did not result in at least one month of convalescence or severe post-operative residuals, and he was not service connected for the condition. Therefore, a temporary total evaluation is denied.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's postoperative left inguinal hernia does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7338, as there is no evidence of recurrence or new symptoms warranting such an increase. The current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the veteran's condition.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for a postoperative left inguinal hernia as there was no evidence of recurrence or need for a truss, and thus the current noncompensable rating assigned is appropriate.
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