Inguinal Hernia Va Disability Rating

The total rating for the one hernia condition in this case would be 40 30 10 40 for one total hernia condition.

Inguinal hernia va disability rating. 12 14 325 date on appeal from the department of veterans affairs regional office in roanoke virginia the issues 1. A femoral hernia occurs when the abdominal organs push through the femoral canal at the top of the thigh near the groin. Va grants 10 for a repaired non recurrent inguinal hernia only after the 3rd repair. Entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for scarring due to a left inguinal hernia repair.

Importantly a 0 percent disability rating is given for repaired and healed hernias. Reduction in the disability rating for service connected residuals of. A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. Establishing sc for inguinal hernia.

This condition is rated as an inguinal hernia. Posts about bilateral inguinal hernia written by bng. All other types of hernias are rated under this code. Entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability.

The condition occurs when a weak or torn spot in the lower abdominal wall allows part of the intestine or other soft tissues to bulge through. However if there are lasting symptoms caused by the hernia e g decreased organ function or muscle damage they are rated separately. Entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for scarring due to a right inguinal hernia repair. If it has recurred since the last corrective surgery the rating will depend on factors such as how large is the current hernia do you wear a support belt or truss and how well does the belt or truss support the hernia.

My left hernia repair failed and rehurniated last year i went to the va they gave me 30 disibity for the reccurent hernia. I am hoping someone can answer this. Do not assume the preexistence of a hernia. These include inguinal hernias femoral hernias ventral hernias and hiatal hernias.

You might not find this in the books but i had a guy the caliber of cruiser years ago tell me after 3 repairs they just give it to you. The following conditions are sufficient bases for sc. Recurrence during service by aggravation of a hernia previously surgically repaired. Catt your hernia is successfully repaired i hope so it s not recurrent and this is only your second repair.

I am retired air force 26 years and had a double inguinal henria repair during my active duty. The most common typ es of hernias involve the abdominal cavity and are rated under other codes on the digestive system page. In service initial manifestation of hernial protrusion and. Determine preexistence on a factual basis.