The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a liver condition and a duodenal ulcer, as well as his claim for an increased rating for dermatophytosis of the feet. The evidence did not support these claims.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence was against the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of medical records linking current conditions to service and a lengthy period without treatment post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- liver condition, duodenal ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0104877
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What this means for you
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