Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7805
Scars, Other Secondary to Inguinal Hernia
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Scars, Other when it develops after Inguinal Hernia.
Why Scars, Other Is Linked to Inguinal Hernia
Surgical repair may cause adhesions
Primary condition · VASRD 7338
Inguinal Hernia
An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, often part of the intestine, pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near the groin, creating a visible or palpable bulge that can be painful, especially with lifting or straining. The VA rating depends heavily on whether the hernia has recurred after surgery and how well it's controlled with support.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7805
Scars, Other
Scars that don’t fall into standard categories but still cause pain or limitation.
Scars, Other VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Scars, Other the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Inguinal Hernia — severity of Scars, Other itself determines the percentage.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Hurts or breaks down |
| 0% | Doesn’t interfere with function |
Example combined rating
10% Inguinal Hernia + 10% Scars, Other = 19%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 10% and 10% combine to 19%, not 20%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Scars, Other Secondary Claim
- •A dermatology exam confirming the scar's characteristics.
- •Photos of the scar showing its current condition.
- •Your surgical or injury history explaining the scar's origin.
Common questions about Scars, Other secondary to Inguinal Hernia
- Can Scars, Other be service-connected as secondary to Inguinal Hernia?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Surgical repair may cause adhesions You'll need a current Scars, Other diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Inguinal Hernia —…
- What VA rating can I get for Scars, Other as a secondary condition?
- Scars, Other is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7805 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 10%, 0%. The rating depends on the severity of Scars, Other itself, not on the severity of Inguinal Hernia.
- How does a secondary Scars, Other claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 10% rating for Inguinal Hernia combined with a 10% rating for Scars, Other (example figures) produces a combined rating of 19%, not 20%. Approving Scars, Other as secondary still typically raises your overall combined rat…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Scars, Other as secondary to Inguinal Hernia?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Scars, Other diagnosis includes: A dermatology exam confirming the scar's characteristics.; Photos of the scar showing its current condition.; Your surgical or injury history explaining the scar's origin.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provider explain…
Primary condition
Full Inguinal Hernia guide
Secondary condition
Full Scars, Other guide
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