The appeal for service connection of a diaphragmatic hernia was dismissed because the benefit sought on appeal had already been granted in full.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's appeal was moot because the benefit sought on appeal had been granted in full.

Claimed conditions

diaphragmatic hernia, left posteromedial diaphragmatic defect and subsequent fat herniation

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001155

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