The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected duodenal ulcer and anxiety reaction, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had a mild to moderate duodenal ulcer with occasional flare-ups and was currently rated at 10 percent. His anxiety reaction was evaluated as 30 percent disabling based on symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, irritability, and muscle tension, but without more severe manifestations warranting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer, anxiety reaction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 19, 2002
- Citation
- 0208113
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and duodenal ulcer have been dismissed as the appeal was made concurrently with a previously pending supplemental claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed stomach condition. The claim will be reconsidered with new evidence and reasoning.
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