The Veteran's duodenal ulcers, diverticulitis, GERD and gastritis are rated at 40 percent effective February 1, 2017. The Veteran's nephrolithiasis is granted as service-connected.
The deciding factor: The July 2022 VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's duodenal ulcer disability manifests in symptoms that more nearly approximate the rating criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7305, which applies to duodenal ulcers.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcers, diverticulitis, gastroesophageal disease (GERD), gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23010789
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the diagnosis of gastritis and its relation to service. The Veteran needs to provide records, and a VA examiner will review his medical history and determine if gastritis is related to his military service or any other conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a colon condition, including as caused by herbicide agent exposure or secondary to his service-connected disabilities, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection on any basis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that remand is needed for the Veteran's claims due to duty to assist errors, including clarification of periods of service and obtaining relevant records. The Veteran will be afforded new medical examinations for each claimed disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's gastritis and esophageal stricture are granted as service-connected.
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