The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and a gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as diverticulosis and gastroenteritis. The peptic ulcer disease was already service-connected at 10 percent, but the Veteran sought an increased rating which is being remanded.
The deciding factor: There is no competent evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptomatology to support the claims for a low back disorder and gastrointestinal disorders. The peptic ulcer disease was not shown to have worsened beyond its current 10 percent rating, so an increase was denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder, Gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as diverticulosis and gastroenteritis), Peptic ulcer disease, Acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0907128
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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