The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's chronic duodenal ulcer, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed mild symptoms with occasional pain and gas, which did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation of moderate or severe symptoms as required by the applicable rating code.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic duodenal ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0107259
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, varicose veins of the right leg, chronic duodenal ulcer, varicose veins of the left leg, and tinnitus, are considered in determining his employability. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination to evaluate the impact of these conditions on his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on October 7, 2008 are approved for reimbursement as the treatment was deemed necessary due to an emergency condition that would have been hazardous if delayed.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's chronic duodenal ulcer is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 30 percent is warranted based on his symptoms and medical findings.
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