The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and a neurological examination to assess the extent of his service-connected post-operative left inguinal hernia.
The deciding factor: The current disability rating is based on a painful scar associated with the post-operative left inguinal hernia. Additional information is needed regarding the severity and nature of all residuals, including any neurological symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative left inguinal hernia, left ilio-inguinal neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1027945
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's request for a compensable disability rating for his service-connected post-operative left inguinal hernia with residual scar is denied as there is no evidence of a recurrent or well-supported hernia.
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