The Board has determined that the veteran's current residuals of a duodenal ulcer are related to his military service, specifically due to stress experienced during combat service in World War II.
The deciding factor: Competent medical evidence supports a nexus between the veteran's current residuals of a duodenal ulcer and his military service, including his reported stress from combat missions.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a duodenal ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2008
- Citation
- 0832082
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a duodenal ulcer, to include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection. The Board found that there is no evidence showing any current gastrointestinal disabilities are related to the duodenal ulcer in service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for an addendum VA examination to address whether there was a clear and unmistakable increase in GERD during service, and if not, whether it is due to natural progression of the pre-existing condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or permanently housebound, thus his claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and housebound status is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of concurrence with the VA examiner's opinion and an unclear determination regarding whether the Veteran's GERD was aggravated by service.
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