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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
2. Pain when performing two of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs
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
2. Pain when performing one of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs
Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present for 12 months or more; with hernia size smaller than 3 cm
Asymptomatic hernia; present and repairable, or repaired
This tool matches symptoms to rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not a rating decision and does not account for nexus, service connection, or combined ratings.