The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for duodenal ulcer with gastritis, finding that the condition is currently manifested by tenderness on palpation of the abdomen and active bowel sounds producing no more than moderate impairment. The preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence indicates that the veteran's duodenal ulcer with gastritis is primarily manifested by tenderness on palpation of the abdomen and active bowel sounds, which produce no more than moderate impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer with gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0022688
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for duodenal ulcer with gastritis due to a lack of recent medical evidence and the need for a new examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer with gastritis is manifested by recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging ten days or more in duration at least four or more times a year, warranting a 40 percent disability rating.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
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