The Veteran's ventral hernia is currently rated at 20 percent, effective July 14, 2008. The bowel condition associated with the ventral hernia is currently rated at 10 percent, effective May 14, 2010.,Both conditions are rated under Diagnostic Codes for disabilities of the abdominal and retroperitoneal viscera.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ventral hernia generally does not meet criteria for a higher evaluation as it is not large and can be supported by his truss. His hernia surgery scar is also not painful.,The Veteran's bowel condition manifests with alternating diarrhea and constipation, along with constant abdominal distress.
- Claimed conditions
- Ventral hernia, Bowel condition (constipation and medication-induced diarrhea)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2012
- Citation
- 1241351
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of a ventral hernia is denied. The extension beyond December 31, 2019, of a temporary total rating (TTR) based on hospitalization for PTSD is also denied. A rating in excess of 70% for PTSD from January 1, 2020 to November 6, 2025 is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a ventral hernia, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including TBI, psychiatric disabilities, cervical and lumbar spine issues, knee strains, shoulder and wrist conditions, and a ventral hernia. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and the current presence of related disabilities.
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