The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for duodenal ulcer and hiatal hernia, as well as anxiety reaction with hypoglycemia. The veteran's medical history from active duty is being reviewed to determine if these conditions were aggravated during service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional development was needed due to the complexity of the claims and the need for a thorough review of the veteran's medical history.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer, hiatal hernia, anxiety reaction with hypoglycemia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2005
- Citation
- 0502413
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What this means for you
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