The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for the veteran's duodenal ulcer, which was previously rated at 10 percent. The disability is characterized by moderate symptoms with recurring episodes of severe symptoms two or three times per year, averaging 10 days in duration.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and treatment records showed that the veteran experienced recurrent episodes of sharp, stabbing pain associated with his duodenal ulcer, which required bed rest. These episodes occurred approximately 8-10 times a year.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0210701
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 60 percent from January 27, 2016 to July 7, 2022 for the Veteran's duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's service-connected gastritis and duodenal ulcer.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for degenerative intervertebral disc and duodenal ulcer, as well as the TDIU claim, due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for fibromyalgia, duodenal ulcer, and PTSD with TBI, but granted service connection for left ear hearing loss disability.
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