The Board has determined that the veteran's duodenal ulcer disease and duodenitis were incurred in or aggravated by service, warranting service connection on a direct basis.
The deciding factor: The veteran had chronic gastrointestinal disability during service which was diagnosed as duodenal ulcer disease and duodenitis. The Board finds these conditions are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- joint pain, weakness, duodenal ulcer disease with duodenitis, diverticulosis, post-traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2003
- Citation
- 0304723
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What this means for you
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