The Board has granted service connection for umbilical hernia and gastroenteritis, finding that the conditions began during active service or are related to service. The decision is based on credible testimony from the Veteran and a VA medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran's current disabilities (umbilical hernia and gastroenteritis) either began during service or were related to in-service events, including his deployment and surgery for an umbilical hernia.
- Claimed conditions
- umbilical hernia, gastroenteritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26024074
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