The Board finds that the veteran does not have any additional disability caused by VA medical or surgical treatment of ventral hernia surgery in January 2000, and therefore, denies the claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The competent medical evidence demonstrates that the veteran's symptoms prior to and following the January 2000 VA ventral hernia repair were consistent with his pre-existing conditions, and no additional disability was caused by the VA treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Ventral hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2004
- Citation
- 0400027
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The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of a ventral hernia is denied. The extension beyond December 31, 2019, of a temporary total rating (TTR) based on hospitalization for PTSD is also denied. A rating in excess of 70% for PTSD from January 1, 2020 to November 6, 2025 is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a ventral hernia, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including TBI, psychiatric disabilities, cervical and lumbar spine issues, knee strains, shoulder and wrist conditions, and a ventral hernia. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and the current presence of related disabilities.
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