The Board found that the veteran's current jaw disability is not related to his military service, but granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder as secondary to his post-traumatic stress disorder.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that while the veteran had a history of peptic ulcer disease in service and now has a chronic gastrointestinal disability, there was no evidence linking the current condition to his active duty. However, the Board found that the veteran's anxiety and hyperarousal from post-traumatic stress disorder likely aggravates his gastrointestinal disability.
- Claimed conditions
- jaw disability, gastrointestinal disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2000
- Citation
- 0002543
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for mental depression/anxiety, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and gastrointestinal disorder are remanded due to the need for VA examinations and an adequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Veteran's jaw disability, manifested by pain, is granted as service connection due to its onset during active duty and the resulting functional impairment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new medical opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal or esophageal disability was caused or aggravated by service or any related conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a duty to assist error. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder claim will be reconsidered with the inclusion of all relevant private medical records.
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