The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, residuals of a left wrist injury, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Service connection was denied for degenerative arthritis of the left hip, groin pull (claimed as groin disorder), arthritis (excluding left wrist and right foot), and skin rash classified as chronic, recurrent dermatitis mostly affecting the groin and lower abdomen.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were first noted during active service and have persisted since then. The Board found that these conditions are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable bowel syndrome, Degenerative arthritis of the left hip, Residuals of a left wrist injury, Groin pull (claimed as groin disorder), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Arthritis (multiple joints, excluding left wrist and right foot), Skin rash classified as chronic, recurrent dermatitis mostly affecting the groin and lower abdomen
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0314633
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