Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for a compensable rating for a residual scar from left inguinal hernia surgery is remanded. The VA must obtain private treatment records and ensure the veteran's cooperation.
The deciding factor: The Board remanded due to the VA's failure to assist in obtaining necessary evidence, including private treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- residual scar from left inguinal hernia surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006680
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