The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected loss of teeth and bone in the mandible caused his dyspepsia, but did not cause his gastritis, duodenitis, or hiatal hernia. The claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for dental trauma is also granted.
The deciding factor: The examiner concluded that the veteran's service-connected loss of teeth and bone caused his dyspepsia, but did not cause his gastritis, duodenitis, or hiatal hernia.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal or digestive disorder, dyspepsia
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0806854
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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