The Veteran's claims for service connection for bulimia nervosa and gastritis and reflux esophagitis have been granted. The remaining issues, including those related to the right wrist, ankle, and dental disorders, were denied.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records indicate diagnoses of bulimia nervosa and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with continuity of symptoms since service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bulimia Nervosa, Gastritis and reflux esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1128109
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