The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for peptic ulcer disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a worsening of his service-connected condition, and thus, no higher rating could be assigned. The claims for reopening service connection for joint pain in the left ankle, right hand, liver disorder, and pancreatitis were also denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peptic ulcer disease was evaluated at 10 percent disabling under DC 7305. The Board found that no higher rating could be assigned because the medical evidence did not show a worsening of his service-connected condition, which is required for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1040954
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- Granted
The Board granted a 60 percent disability rating for peptic ulcer disease and a 70 percent initial disability rating for PTSD, effective from April 26, 2019.
- Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the Veteran did not file a claim prior to February 17, 2010 and there was no evidence of unemployability within one year before his claim. The Board also found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions denying TDIU.
- Denied
The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with mild diverticulosis and peptic ulcer disease has not been manifested as moderately severe duodenal ulcer; less than severe but with impairment of health manifested by anemia and weight loss; or recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging 10 days or more in duration at least 4 or more times a year. As such, the Veteran's condition does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including peptic ulcer disease and GERD, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are not severe enough to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
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