The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a hernia are currently evaluated as noncompensable, but the Board finds that an initial 10 percent rating is warranted.,For his service-connected residuals of a fractured mandible, the Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating effective November 17, 2010. The Board did not find any basis to grant a higher rating prior to this date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has two painful inguinal hernia scars which are not deep and nonlinear, but do result in pain upon movement. These scars meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.,Prior to November 17, 2010, the Veteran's residuals of a fractured mandible were manifested by complaints of clicking and popping of the mandible, inter-incisal opening greater than 40 mm., and lateral excursion greater than 4 mm. The Board found that these symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9905.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Hernia, Fractured Mandible
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2013
- Citation
- 1336264
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