The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. The gastrointestinal disorder is considered due to an undiagnosed illness, while the right wrist fracture and left knee disability are related to exposure to asbestos, hydraulic fuel, jet fuel, and synthetic oils. No new rating has been assigned as the appeal was reopened based on new evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were granted based on reopening of his service connection appeals due to new evidence provided by his private psychologist indicating a moderate severity of PTSD and depression.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic gastrointestinal disorder (epigastric pain, diarrhea), Fracture of the right wrist with non-union styloid process, Postoperative left knee degenerative joint disease and chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0017422
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