The Veteran's bilateral inguinal hernias and scars of the oblique pubis have not met the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.,An increased disability rating is required for the Veteran's right knee strain, as his current rating does not account for all functional limitations.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support higher ratings based on the severity of the Veteran's inguinal hernias and scars, nor does it provide sufficient information to grant an increased rating for his right knee strain.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernias, Scar of the oblique, left pubis, Scar of the oblique, right pubis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23041454
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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