The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low back condition, rectal itching, hair loss, gastroesophageal reflux disease with duodenitis and a skin condition as due to an undiagnosed illness. The issues are considered 'denied' in this decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the veteran's claims of service connection for these conditions based on an undiagnosed illness or other disease or injury incurred during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Condition, Rectal Itching, Hair Loss, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Duodenitis, Skin Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0004827
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for GERD, service connection for skin condition, and service connection for lung condition due to missing evidence in the claims file.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a respiratory condition other than asthma, to include rhinitis and/or sinusitis, and a low back condition. Asthma was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hair loss, and an initial disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder prior to August 3, 2021.
- Granted
The Board granted direct service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, an increased evaluation of 40 percent for the low back condition, and an initial evaluation of 20 percent for the left ankle condition.
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