The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for a left inguinal hernia scar was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating prior to November 20, 2017 and a rating in excess of 20 percent from that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hernia scar was well-healed with no significant symptoms or instability during the period on appeal. The Board determined that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left inguinal hernia scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19129078
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, left inguinal hernia scar, spinal stenosis with degenerative disc disease, and left inguinal hernia. The appeal is dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's left inguinal hernia scar. The case is remanded to determine an appropriate rating for his left varicocele.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The left inguinal hernia hydrocele and orchiopexy, left inguinal hernia scar, right hip disorder, left ankle disorder, right knee disorder, RUE CTS, and LUE CTS have all been denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected left inguinal hernia is not rated as compensable, but a separate 10 percent rating is granted for the scar associated with the herniorrhaphy.
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