The Board found that the veteran did not have microscopic gastroesophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease in military service and denied his claim for service connection.
The deciding factor: There were no records of gastrointestinal issues during active duty, and current medical evidence does not support a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophagitis, Nausea, Pain, Flatulence, Constipation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0310782
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What this means for you
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