The Board has reopened the claim for a duodenal ulcer on a non-radiation basis and finds it well grounded. The veteran's service connection claim is granted due to the presumption of exposure within one year after discharge. However, there is no evidence supporting the claim for residuals of ionizing radiation exposure or 'radiation sickness' and Crohn's disease.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new evidence supports reopening the duodenal ulcer claim based on a presumed service connection due to the veteran's in-service exposure within one year after discharge. However, there is no credible evidence linking the current disabilities (including 'radiation sickness' and Crohn's disease) to ionizing radiation exposure during service.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer, Crohn's disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2000
- Citation
- 0018093
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- Remanded (sent back)
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