The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for duodenal ulcer, hyperopia of the right eye, congestive heart failure, schistosomiasis, left eye aphakia, and bronchopneumonia. The evidence submitted since the 1973 Board decision is considered new and material.
The deciding factor: The submitted evidence includes post-service treatment records indicating a history of peptic ulcer disease during service and after service, as well as statements from fellow servicemen and family members supporting the veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer, hyperopia of the right eye, congestive heart failure, schistosomiasis, left eye aphakia, bronchopneumonia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0503169
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, service connection for right ear hearing loss, and bilateral vision condition was dismissed. Service connection for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a heart condition to obtain an addendum opinion from a VA clinician regarding whether the Veteran's current heart condition is related to service, including in-service treatment for hypertension.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 60 percent from January 27, 2016 to July 7, 2022 for the Veteran's duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service.
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