The Veteran's right groin strain has been rated at 10 percent disabling since May 1, 2013.
The deciding factor: VA examinations have consistently found the Veteran to have a right groin strain with associated pain and functional limitations that do not meet criteria for higher ratings under other diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Groin Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1403759
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- Denied
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