Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral inguinal hernias and left eye retinal hole without detachment based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's inguinal hernias are related to his active-duty service as a fighter pilot, while the left eye retinal hole was first diagnosed during his active duty period.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral inguinal hernias, left eye retinal hole without detachment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097578
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