The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The left inguinal hernia hydrocele and orchiopexy, left inguinal hernia scar, right hip disorder, left ankle disorder, right knee disorder, RUE CTS, and LUE CTS have all been denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support the presence of current disabilities for which service connection could be granted, or a link between any diagnosed conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- left inguinal hernia hydrocele, left inguinal hernia scar, right hip disorder, left ankle disorder, right knee disorder, right upper extremity (RUE) carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left upper extremity (LUE) CTS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20069546
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
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