Diagnostic Code 8530 · 38 CFR §4.124a
The ilio-inguinal nerve provides sensation to the lower abdomen, groin crease, and part of the genital area. It is a sensory nerve that does not control muscles. When this nerve is damaged, you may experience burning pain, numbness, or hypersensitivity in the groin and lower abdominal region. This is one of the most commonly claimed nerve conditions among veterans because hernia repair surgeries, which are common in military service, frequently damage or trap this nerve. Veterans may also develop ilio-inguinal nerve damage from lower abdominal surgeries, pelvic injuries, or direct trauma to the groin area during service.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | |
| 0% |
Medical records documenting ilio-inguinal nerve damage or entrapment, Surgical records from hernia repair or other abdominal surgery during service, Documentation of groin pain, numbness, or hypersensitivity, Records of treatment attempts such as nerve blocks, medications, or reoperation, Buddy statements describing how the pain affects daily life