Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
A bulge in the groin area where tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The VA rates based on the size, whether it has recurred after surgery, and whether it can be pushed back in (reduced).
The VA rates this condition based on objective clinical measurements and test results. The examiner will use standardized tests or lab values to determine the severity of your condition rather than relying primarily on subjective symptom reports.
Diagnostic code
DC 7338
Rating range
0% – 60%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7338. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
Your inguinal hernia is large, has recurred after surgery, is not well supported under ordinary conditions, is not readily reducible, and is considered inoperable.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Inguinal Hernia or rated under the same body system.