Denied
The Board denied the appeal for an increased disability evaluation in excess of 40 percent for right thigh incisional hernia status post fasciotomy (Muscle Group XIV).
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's muscle group injury continues to have characteristics of a severe residual injury, which is indicated for a 40 percent disability evaluation under the relevant DC 5314.
- Claimed conditions
- incisional hernia right thigh status post fasciotomy (muscle group XIV)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016479
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