Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or a TDIU prior to March 16, 2024.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hernias did not result in marked interference with employment, and there was no evidence of frequent hospitalization. The Board found that the schedular rating criteria were adequate for the Veteran's symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left inguinal hernia, Residuals of a left umbilical hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25013220
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