The Board has determined that the Veteran's ulcer disorder, claimed as duodenal ulcers, is service connected. The evidence shows a history of ulcer symptoms during and after service, with no clear indication of aggravation by service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding whether the Veteran's ulcer symptoms were first present during service or aggravated by his service-connected GERD and/or CAD.
- Claimed conditions
- ulcer disorder, duodenal ulcers
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22039397
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What this means for you
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