The Board denied compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of hernia surgery and residuals of hydrocele surgery, finding no fault on VA's part in either case.
The deciding factor: There was no indication that any additional disability developed as a result of VA treatment or that there was negligence or lack of skill by VA in providing the care.
- Claimed conditions
- Hernia, Hydrocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19179087
What this means for you
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