The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his service-connected peptic ulcer disease with chronic gastrointestinal disorder and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 30 percent prior to January 24, 1999 or 60 percent beginning January 24, 1999. The Board also found no evidence showing marked interference with employment or frequent periods of hospitalization due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA medical records did not show significant weight loss, anemia, recurrent incapacitating episodes, or other factors that would warrant higher ratings for the veteran's peptic ulcer disease and gastrointestinal disorder. The Board concluded that the evidence did not support a finding of unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Peptic Ulcer Disease","additional_conditions":["Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorder"]}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0603664
What this means for you
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