The Veteran's service connection claim for bleeding ulcers is granted.,Service connection for a right-hand disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder are denied.,An issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of bleeding ulcers, which began during service. However, there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that his right-hand disability or acquired psychiatric disorder were related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- bleeding ulcers, right-hand osteoarthritis, fifth metacarpal diaphysis fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22006871
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- Denied
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