The Board denied service connection for back and stomach disorders, but granted a 10% evaluation for tender scars on the left lower leg as of May 1, 1997.
The deciding factor: The veteran's tender scars were found to meet criteria warranting a 10% evaluation effective from May 1, 1997.
- Claimed conditions
- tender scars on the left lower leg, back disorders, stomach disorders
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0024539
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to August 7, 2020.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's stomach disorders, including GERD and diverticulosis, were not incurred in service or within one year of service and are not otherwise etiologically related to active service, to include as due to exposure to toxic contaminants at Camp Lejeune.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for stomach disorders, hiatal hernia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran's stomach disorders, residuals of CVA, and hypertension are all being reviewed again with new examinations and opinions.
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