The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder other than stomach ulcers, including dyspepsia and duodenitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not increase during service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that because the Veteran's symptomatology remained unchanged during service, his preexisting condition of frequent indigestion was not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disorder other than stomach ulcers, dyspepsia, duodenitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2013
- Citation
- 1336931
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as stress-induced gastritis, is remanded due to the failure to appear for a VA examination and lack of supporting evidence. The Board orders that the Veteran be rescheduled for an additional VA examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted a rating of 60 percent from January 27, 2016 to July 7, 2022 for the Veteran's duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition and entitlement to TDIU due to missing or destroyed service treatment records, requiring additional development.
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