The Board denied service connection for peptic ulcer disease, but granted service connection for residuals of a head injury. Service connection was not established for cardiovascular disorders (myocardial infarction and hypertension), hiatal hernia with vagus nerve damage, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the veteran's cardiovascular disorders were present in service or related to a service-connected disability. The evidence also did not establish that his hiatal hernia was present in service or related to a service-connected disability. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to be due to any inservice occurrence or event.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"peptic ulcer disease","status":"resolved"}, {"condition_name":"residuals of a head injury","status":"reopened"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0604619
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.