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DC 7338Digestive System38 CFR § 4.114

Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal).

VA disability rating criteria for Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal). under Diagnostic Code 7338. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Asymptomatic hernia; present and repairable, or repaired

10%Disability Rating

Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present for 12 months or more; with hernia size smaller than 3 cm

20%Disability Rating

2. Pain when performing one of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs

30%Disability Rating

2. Pain when performing at least two of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs

60%Disability Rating

2. Pain when performing two of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs

100%Disability Rating

2. Pain when performing at least three of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs

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