The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability and peptic ulcer disease are service-connected, with the right shoulder disability being granted on a direct basis due to in-service injury during combat. The peptic ulcer disease is also granted as it was diagnosed while the Veteran was on active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found credible the Veteran's statements regarding his injuries and symptoms, including those related to service connection for both right shoulder disability and peptic ulcers.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder arthritis, peptic ulcer disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1515748
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What this means for you
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