The Veteran's inguinal hernia is granted a 10 percent rating, and his left calf and ear scars are each granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful conditions. The Veteran also receives a separate 10 percent rating for unstable or painful scars.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's inguinal hernia meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating as it is irreparable, present for more than one year and smaller than three centimeters in size. His left calf scar does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under DC 7802 due to its small area. The left ear scar does not meet the criteria for disfigurement or other characteristics of disfigurement as per DC 7800. The Veteran's scars are granted a separate 10 percent rating for pain under DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Inguinal hernia, Left calf scar, Left ear scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24039077
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