Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's s/p umbilical hernia repair with scar, as the evidence did not support a finding of underlying soft tissue damage or symptomatic intervals over the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scar was found to be superficial and measured less than six square inches during the appeal period. Additionally, there was no evidence of instability or pain, which are required for a compensable rating under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- status post (s/p) umbilical hernia repair with scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25013298
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