The Veteran's initial compensable rating for right groin scar is denied as the scar does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7802 or 7804.,The Veteran's noncompensable rating for hernia, inguinal, right, operated is denied because it does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under DC 7338.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence shows that the Veteran’s right groin scar and right inguinal hernia do not meet the criteria for higher ratings as they are not manifested by an area of 144 square inches or greater, and are not unstable or painful.,The noncompensable rating for the service-connected right inguinal hernia is denied because it does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under DC 7338.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right groin scar"}, {"condition_name":"Hernia, inguinal, right, operated"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2020
- Citation
- A20016114
What this means for you
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