The Board found that the Veteran's gastric disorder pre-existed his entry into service and was not aggravated by service. The claim for bronchitis as a result of exposure to herbicides is denied, as bronchitis is not one of the conditions related to herbicide exposure.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's gastric disorder was noted in his pre-induction medical history and was considered a pre-existing condition prior to entry into service. The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence showing aggravation during service, leading to denial of service connection for the gastric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- gastric disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0934817
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