The veteran's esophageal cancer was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected duodenal ulcer. The veteran's duodenal ulcer did not warrant a higher rating, and he was not individually unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the claim that the veteran's duodenal ulcer caused or aggravated his esophageal cancer, nor does it show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal cancer, duodenal ulcer, prostatitis and urethritis, varicose veins, right popliteal space
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0621731
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What this means for you
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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).
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a neck condition, plantar fasciitis, left ankle condition, and varicose veins to ensure that VA's duty to assist is followed and that the Veteran is afforded every possible consideration.
- Granted
The Veteran's esophageal cancer is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
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