The Veteran's PUD was granted a 20% rating from February 15, 2023. Prior to that date, the condition was rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support moderate ulcer manifestations prior to August 16, 2013, and is in approximate balance for moderate ulcer manifestations from August 16, 2013 to February 14, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- PUD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23054773
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a failure to fully evaluate his coexisting abdominal conditions, specifically PUD. He will be scheduled for an examination by an appropriate clinician to determine the current severity of service-connected PUD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to potential errors in the medical opinions regarding service connection for PUD and because updated treatment records are needed.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is granted, and his PUD rating remains at 20%. The appeal as to the increase in PUD rating is dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for clarification on the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders. The claims are related to exposure during service, including contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, jet fuel exposure, asbestos exposure, mercury exposure, and drug treatment.
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