The Board found no medical evidence linking the veteran's current stomach disorder, gall bladder removal residuals, or cardiovascular disease to his military service. The claims were therefore denied.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between the veteran's current conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Stomach Disorder (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease/Gastroenteritis), Residuals of Gall Bladder Removal, Cardiovascular Disease (including Hypertension)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2000
- Citation
- 0006290
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- Denied
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