The veteran's claim for service connection for an upper GI disorder, including peptic esophageal stricture, peptic ulcer disease, and a hiatal hernia was denied. The Board also found that the veteran did not meet his burden of proof to establish entitlement to benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for ALL as a result of failure to diagnose ALL during treatment at a VA facility from October 1987 to July 1988.
The deciding factor: The veteran's upper GI disorder, including peptic esophageal stricture and peptic ulcer disease, was not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by service. The Board found that the veteran did not meet his burden of proof to establish entitlement to benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for ALL as a result of failure to diagnose ALL during treatment at a VA facility from October 1987 to July 1988.
- Claimed conditions
- Upper GI Disorder (including peptic esophageal stricture, peptic ulcer disease, and hiatal hernia)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0022223
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