The Veteran's abdominal numbness and C-section scar were evaluated, but the evidence did not support a compensable rating. The Board found that her symptoms were only sensory in nature.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability was rated under the appropriate diagnostic code for paralysis of the ilio-inguinal nerve, which does not allow for a compensable rating due to the mild or moderate level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- numbness of the abdomen, C-section scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1505691
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a C-section scar, finding that the Veteran's current abdominal scar is at least as likely as not related to a C-section performed during her active duty service.
- Denied
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
The Veteran's C-section scar is rated at a compensable level (10%) effective February 11, 2022.,The Veteran's painful C-section scar has been restored to a 10% rating but no higher.
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