The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing left inguinal hernia was aggravated during service, and therefore, he is entitled to service connection for its residuals.
The deciding factor: The veteran had a pre-existing left inguinal hernia which was exacerbated by military training activities, leading to surgery in 1962. The condition continued to cause discomfort even after the initial repair, warranting further treatment in 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Inguinal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605343
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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