The Veteran's abdominal cramps were found to have manifested with constant pain in the upper epigastrium for the period prior to April 26, 2014. However, there was no evidence of two or more symptoms warranting a higher rating under DC 7346. The Board therefore denied an initial compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The examination findings and other evidence did not show sufficient symptomatology to warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code for hiatal hernia.
- Claimed conditions
- abdominal cramps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2018
- Citation
- 1811218
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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: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.
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