The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected stomach disorder was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The current rating of 60 percent is the maximum allowed under the applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The veteran's stomach disorder, diagnosed as chronic peptic ulcer and characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain, has been evaluated at the highest level (60%) based on the severity of his condition. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2003
- Citation
- 0323273
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal of entitlement to service connection for a stomach disorder was dismissed due to a procedural defect.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various claimed conditions, including a back disorder, stomach disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and pain in the knees, feet, and shoulders, as there was no evidence of current disabilities or etiological relationships to service.
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