The Board is considering whether the veteran's duodenal ulcer warrants a rating in excess of 20 percent from July 1, 1961 to September 26, 1994. The decision will also address whether there are any issues related to service connection or exposure that need to be addressed.
The deciding factor: The Board is considering the veteran's claim for a higher rating based on his duodenal ulcer and will review all relevant evidence including new regulations and diagnostic codes applicable during the period in question.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic gastrointestinal disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2008
- Citation
- 0835607
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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- Denied
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