The Veteran's service-connected scar, status post right inguinal hernia repair, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The scar is tender on palpation and adhered to underlying tissue but does not result in lost motion or function, has not caused underlying soft tissue damage, and does not have skin ulceration or breakdown. The area of the scar is small and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, status post right inguinal hernia repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0911597
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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