The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, and gastritis were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's current low back disability or digestive disorders to his active duty service. The July 2002 and October 2008 VA examination reports concluded that the Veteran's current conditions were not related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability, Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gastritis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0911315
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.
What you can do next
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