The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating and temporary total evaluation for convalescence following left inguinal hernia repair surgery on April 3, 2008 was denied. The Board found that the surgery did not necessitate at least one month of convalescence or severe postoperative residuals.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no showing that his recovery necessitated at least one month of convalescence, house confinement or the continued use of a wheelchair or crutches, or that the surgery was with severe postoperative residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Left inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2014
- Citation
- 1405619
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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