VETERAN TOOLSHernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal)
Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal) is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7338 in the Digestive System category. Maximum rating: 60%.
Rating Criteria
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| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | Large, postoperative, recurrent, not well supported, not readily reducible |
| 30% | Small, postoperative recurrent, or unoperated irremediable, not well supported by truss |
| 10% | Postoperative recurrent, readily reducible, well supported by truss |
| 0% | Not operated but remediable |
Filing Tips
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