The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current eye disorder or gastritis related to his active service. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis of the scalp is remanded due to the need for a VA skin examination using the new rating criteria. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for the residuals of a right clavicle fracture is also remanded as the veteran testified about limitations not previously noted in his last VA joints examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the veteran has current eye or gastritis disabilities related to service. The claim for seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis of the scalp requires new evaluation based on updated criteria, and the right clavicle fracture issue needs further assessment due to recent testimony about limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- eye disorder, gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2004
- Citation
- 0429868
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the diagnosis of gastritis and its relation to service. The Veteran needs to provide records, and a VA examiner will review his medical history and determine if gastritis is related to his military service or any other conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that remand is needed for the Veteran's claims due to duty to assist errors, including clarification of periods of service and obtaining relevant records. The Veteran will be afforded new medical examinations for each claimed disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for blood cancer, leukemia, eye disorder, myelodysplastic syndrome, and thrombocytopenia due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service. The case is remanded for further development.
- Granted
The Veteran's gastritis and esophageal stricture are granted as service-connected.
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