The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a bilateral inguinal hernia repair are manifested by healed, non-tender, and non-adherent scar tissue. The Board finds that the current disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows no recurrent hernias, and the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on Diagnostic Code 7338 requirements.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of bilateral inguinal hernia repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2009
- Citation
- 0915145
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for complications after bilateral inguinal hernia repair surgery to ensure proper informed consent was obtained.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for his inguinal hernia repair and associated scars has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to any decision being made.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal on the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 60 percent for CAD has been withdrawn and is dismissed. The appeals for hypertension and bilateral inguinal hernia repair are remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
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