Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other DC 7338
Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 7338 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Digestive System |
| Subcategory | The Digestive System |
| Also Known As | Femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other, inguinal hernia, groin hernia |
| CFR Section | 4.110-4.114 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | 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 |
| 60% | 2. Pain when performing two of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs |
| 30% | 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 |
| 20% | 2. Pain when performing one of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs |
| 10% | Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present for 12 months or more; with hernia size smaller than 3 cm |
| 0% | Asymptomatic hernia; present and repairable, or repaired |