The Veteran's right inguinal hernia repair and associated scar do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show any recurrence of the repaired inguinal hernia or residual symptoms that would warrant a higher rating. The scar is well-healed, non-painful, and does not cause functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right inguinal hernia repair, Scar from right inguinal hernia repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1400121
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew all pending claims before the Board.
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