The Veteran's right ilio-inguinal peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected post-operative residuals of right inguinal hernia.,The initial disability rating for the post-operative residuals of right inguinal hernia remains at 10 percent, with no change in status.,Prior to August 2, 2021, the Veteran's migraines are granted a noncompensable (0 percent) disability rating. From August 2, 2021, his migraines are denied any increase beyond the current 30 percent rating.,From August 2, 2021, the Veteran's migraines remain at a 30 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the right ilio-inguinal nerve deficit was a recognized secondary complication of mesh repair hernia surgery and characterized it as having mild incomplete paralysis.,Throughout the appeal period, the Veteran's hernia residuals were rated under DC 7338. The symptoms more nearly approximated post-operative recurrent, readily reducible, and well supported by truss or belt.,The VA examiner noted that the Veteran had characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine pain less than once every two months prior to August 2021, which warranted a noncompensable (0 percent) rating. From August 2021 onwards, the frequency and severity of his migraines did not warrant an increase beyond the current 30 percent rating.,The VA examiner noted that from August 2021 onwards, the Veteran's migraines had characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month, which warranted a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- right ilio-inguinal peripheral neuropathy, post-operative residuals of right inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21070160
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