The veteran's service-connected right hernia repair and tonsillectomy residuals are both rated at the minimum compensable level. The right hernia repair is rated based on recurrence, while the tonsillectomy is rated for its residual symptoms of hoarseness.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records consistently noted no current disabling effects from the service-connected conditions, with the exception of a tender scar from the right hernia repair. The veteran's complaints related to his tonsillectomy were attributed to a different condition (reflux disease).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hernia Repair, Tonsillectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2007
- Citation
- 0720020
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