The Veteran's groin condition, which has been rated as a moderate muscle injury since September 13, 2022, is now rated at 10 percent effective April 5, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported pain in his groin area that affected his daily activities and sleep. The VA examinations confirmed the presence of a right groin strain with no signs or symptoms attributable to the muscle injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Groin condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2022
- Citation
- 22066759
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. Service connection was denied for a groin condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including incomplete medical history and failure to obtain necessary examinations.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for various conditions as they were duplicative of other appeals.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, an inguinal hernia, and a groin condition due to the lack of evidence demonstrating current disabilities.
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