The Board found that the November 1971 decision denying service connection for nervous condition and duodenal ulcers was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous, as there were no findings of chronic disabilities in service or within one year following active duty. The RO correctly applied the applicable law and regulations.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the evidence did not compel a finding that either disorder was incurred during service.
- Claimed conditions
- nervous condition, duodenal ulcers
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2004
- Citation
- 0422649
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