The Veteran's recurrent epigastric hernia and associated residual scar are granted increased disability ratings of 20 percent each, effective from October 23, 2012.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate healed ventral hernia or postoperative wounds with weakening of abdominal wall and indication of the need for a supporting belt.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent epigastric hernia, residual scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26002586
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