The Board denied the veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent and a compensable disability rating for his painful residual scar of right inguinal hernia repair.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased or compensable rating as the Veteran had one painful scar that measured less than 929 square centimeters, which is below the threshold for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 and 7802.
- Claimed conditions
- painful residual scar of right inguinal hernia repair, residual scar of right inguinal hernia repair
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25029083
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,614 · Granted: 35% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his residual scar of right inguinal hernia repair have been dismissed.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his vocational rehabilitation records and Social Security Administration records. He also needs an updated VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
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