- 10% rating for unrepaired general muscle hernia
- Diaphragm hernias rated under Hiatal hernia schedule in digestive system
- Most hernias involve abdominal cavity and are rated under digestive system
- Cannot combine with muscle injury rating for same area (pyramiding)
When organs go through the wall of a cavity that contains it normally.
5326 General Muscle Hernias
These are particularly rare. As most hernias involve the abdominal area. Which are rated under the Digestive system schedule.
PYRAMIDING NOTE:
If the Veteran has a rating for Muscle injury they CANNOT get a rating for a muscle hernia.
| Rating |
Description |
|---|---|
| 10% |
Exists and has not been repaired/healed. |
5324 Hernia of the Diaphragm
When there is a hole in the muscle that normally separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
There is no rating provided under this schedule. Instead the Veteran will be rated based upon the Hiatal hernia schedule.
Other Hernia Conditions
Again, the most common types of hernias involve the abdominal cavity and are rated under the Digestive system.
Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQs)
To get an idea of how a C&P exam will be conducted it is recommended that the Veteran look at the applicable DBQ.
Veteran's may ask a physician to complete a DBQ on their behalf to submit with their claim. For more information on DBQs click HERE.
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