The veteran's service-connected right inguinal herniorrhaphy was rated noncompensably disabling prior to March 3, 2008, and the Board found that a compensable evaluation is not warranted. For the period beginning March 3, 2008, an evaluation of 10 percent is warranted but no higher.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right inguinal herniorrhaphy did not manifest in recurrent, readily reducible hernia that was well supported by a truss or belt. The manifestations more nearly approximate the criteria for a noncompensable evaluation prior to March 3, 2008, and an evaluation of 10 percent disabling beginning March 3, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- right inguinal herniorrhaphy, left leg disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0900006
What this means for you
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