The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of gastric ulcer, gallstone pancreatitis, and cholecystitis are related to his active service. The evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions originated during service.
The deciding factor: The evidence includes a May 2018 VA opinion finding that the current disability is not related to service, but also private treatment reports, medical treatise information, and testimony from the Veteran's spouse, who provided competent lay support for the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of gastric ulcer, gallstone pancreatitis, cholecystitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2023
- Citation
- A23029191
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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