The Board found that the veteran's current gastrointestinal problems were not incurred or aggravated as a result of VA treatment or surgery in 1972, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's current symptoms were caused by the 1972 surgery, and other factors such as pre-existing conditions contributed to his digestive issues.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disorder, dumping syndrome, colotomy, stomach and colon pain, hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2002
- Citation
- 0206216
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What this means for you
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