The Board denied service connection for bilateral foot warts, otitis media (ear infections), and a gastrointestinal condition. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Service treatment records show the Veteran was treated for acute gastroenteritis in July 1977, but no chronic gastrointestinal condition has been established.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that any current conditions are related to service. The Board found no nexus between the Veteran's current diagnoses and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Warts, Otitis Media (Ear Infections), Gastrointestinal Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21014599
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What this means for you
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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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