The Veteran's initial disability ratings for status post right herniorrhaphy and status post appendectomy are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars did not meet the criteria for a separate compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 7801-4. The left shoulder disability was found to have limitation of motion that does not warrant an increased rating beyond 20 percent as it did not reach the level required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right herniorrhaphy, status post appendectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2012
- Citation
- 1222020
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What this means for you
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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: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
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