The Board found that the veteran's duodenal ulcer, eye condition, and arthritis were not incurred or aggravated by service. The claim for a back disorder was denied as there was no evidence of treatment or trauma in service. The claims for dental and psychiatric disorders were also denied due to lack of secondary service connection. The hiatal hernia claim is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's duodenal ulcer, eye condition, and arthritis did not have a link to his military service based on the absence of evidence during or shortly after service. The back disorder denial was upheld as there was no documented treatment or trauma related to the back in service.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Duodenal Ulcer","rating_assigned":null,"effective_date":null}, {"condition_name":"Eye Condition","rating_assigned":null,"effective_date":null}, {"condition_name":"Arthritis","rating_assigned":null,"effective_date":null}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 30, 2006

Citation

0637141

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