The Veteran's status post right inguinal herniorrhaphy with scars is granted a 30 percent rating.,Prior to March 14, 2014, the Veteran's low back benign intradermal inclusion cysts are granted a 20 percent rating. Since March 14, 2014, the Veteran's low back benign intradermal inclusion cysts are granted a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The May 2015 VA examination noted the Veteran has a small post-surgical readily reducible inguinal hernia, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7338.,Treatment records from East Orange VA Medical Center dated in December 2008 and December 2010 noted four 'nodules' detected in the lower back. Treatment notes also noted the addition of a third new lipoma during a follow-up visit in December 2010. For the period starting March 14, 2014, treatment records from East Orange VA Medical Center noted several lipomas and their removal as well as the development of 'several additional masses over the past year.' Additionally, Dr. M.O. noted '5 or more scars' with pain occurring after 30 to 45 minutes of sitting.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right inguinal herniorrhaphy with scars, low back benign intradermal inclusion cysts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23011982
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left upper extremity neurological disability and granted an increased rating of 10 percent for status post right inguinal herniorrhaphy with scars (inguinal scars). The low back benign intradermal inclusion cysts were also granted, but only prior to March 14, 2014.
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- Denied
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