The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim for residuals of an indirect inguinal hernia and herniorrhaphy. The veteran's claims for service connection for brain damage and a special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status are pending.
The deciding factor: The Board found that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim for residuals of an indirect inguinal hernia and herniorrhaphy, thus denying this aspect of the veteran's appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of an indirect inguinal hernia and herniorrhaphy, brain damage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2003
- Citation
- 0334415
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0334415.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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