The Veteran's service-connected hernia scars are worsening, causing pain and neuropathy. The Board finds another VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and severity of his scars, including any associated neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has reported burning sensations and pain that have caused intermittent severe cramping pain in his abdomen, requiring emergency room visits and treatment with medications like Lyrica and Cymbalta. The Board finds this warrants another VA examination to assess the current status of his service-connected scars and any associated neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- umbilicus scar, peri-umbilical scars, right groin scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1759094
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- Granted
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- Granted
The veteran's service-connected disabilities (recurrent carcinoma of the face, bronchial asthma, right groin scar, and sinusitis) prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational background.
- Denied
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