The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right inguinal hernia residuals was denied as the evidence did not show that the condition warranted a compensable rating prior to July 2005.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not reflect recurrent or deep scars, nor limitation of motion in the hip joint sufficient to warrant a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right inguinal hernia residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1111929
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