The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, gastritis, and a back condition. The veteran was not granted any increased ratings for his pilonidal cyst or hypertension.,Service connection was denied for gastritis and a back condition as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the submitted evidence did not provide a clear link between the veteran's current diagnoses of gastritis, a back condition, and his military service. The medical records do not show any connection between the veteran's symptoms and his time in service.,Service connection was denied as there is no direct evidence linking the veteran's current conditions to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, gastritis, back condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0722975
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the diagnosis of gastritis and its relation to service. The Veteran needs to provide records, and a VA examiner will review his medical history and determine if gastritis is related to his military service or any other conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition, including degenerative disc disease and scoliosis, due to lack of current disability evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that remand is needed for the Veteran's claims due to duty to assist errors, including clarification of periods of service and obtaining relevant records. The Veteran will be afforded new medical examinations for each claimed disability.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his request.,Service connection for a back condition is denied as there is no evidence that the condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.
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