The Board denied service connection for a left inguinal hernia repair and found that the Veteran's low back disability was not entitled to an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to July 17, 2007, but warranted a 40 percent rating from March 14, 1995, with no higher rating thereafter.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's left inguinal hernia was aggravated by service or that his low back disability warranted an increased rating beyond the assigned levels.
- Claimed conditions
- left inguinal hernia repair, degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0909720
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further action. The Veteran's claims are not granted or denied at this time.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded all issues to correct an error in providing the veteran with notice of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.
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