The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer disorder, currently evaluated at 20 percent. The evidence showed recurring symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, epigastric pain, acid reflux, and heartburn that were relieved with medication.
The deciding factor: The symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7305 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.114, as they did not include anemia or weight loss, nor recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging ten days or more in duration.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2003
- Citation
- 0332715
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating, in excess of 30 percent, for major depressive disorder associated with duodenal ulcer disorder.
- Partly granted
The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder due to military sexual trauma and has reopened the claim for service connection for duodenal ulcer disorder, but further development is needed before a final decision can be made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a medical examination and determination of whether non-service-connected gastrointestinal or gastroesophageal disorders relate to service or secondary to service-connected conditions.
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