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
Asymptomatic hernia; present and repairable, or repaired
Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present for 12 months or more; with hernia size smaller than 3 cm
2. Pain when performing one of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs
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
2. Pain when performing two of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs
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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