The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a gastrectomy was denied by the Board, with the decision being remanded to the Providence, Rhode Island RO for further action.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and medical opinions did not support a finding that the Veteran's chronic stomach disability is related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2011
- Citation
- 1105836
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