The VA determined that the current evaluation of 10 percent for gastroduodenal irritability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the appellant's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the severity and nature of his gastrointestinal disorder as described in the medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroduodenal irritability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2000
- Citation
- 0020756
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board's February 1981 decision denying a higher rating for gastroduodenal irritability was found to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and the Veteran is now entitled to a 30 percent rating.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for gastroduodenal irritability, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected gastroduodenal irritability is being remanded due to the implementation of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The case will be reviewed and potentially further development may be required.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for Class III dental treatment as adjunct to his service-connected gastroduodenal irritability, finding that there was no evidence showing that his current dental condition was aggravating his service-connected disability.
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