The Veteran's hernia and surgical scar have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent and 10 percent, respectively. The hernia is rated based on its symptoms of persistent stomach pain and other related issues, while the surgical scar is rated for its painful nature.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's hernia met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the General Rating Formula due to his persistently recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation. The surgical scar was rated at 10 percent based on its painful nature.
- Claimed conditions
- Hernia, Surgical Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18129491
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