The veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and duodenal ulcer were denied. The extension of a temporary total disability rating beyond March 1, 1998 for right shoulder surgery convalescence was granted. The increased rating claim for residuals of right shoulder injury post-operative had some issues granted and others not.

The deciding factor: The veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and duodenal ulcer were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities. The extension of a temporary total disability rating beyond March 1, 1998 was granted based on medical reports indicating convalescence required after shoulder surgery. For the increased rating claim for residuals of right shoulder injury post-operative, some issues were granted and others not.

Claimed conditions

cirrhosis of the liver, duodenal ulcer

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 13, 2006

Citation

0635203

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