The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral inguinal hernia, finding that the preexisting condition clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and did not worsen during active military service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was clear and unmistakable evidence indicating the preexistence of the bilateral inguinal hernia condition prior to service, and no aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0218796
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