The Board has granted service connection for esophageal spasms, in association with a nonspecific esophageal motility disorder and a hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter. The right knee issue is still pending as the RO needs to obtain additional evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was sufficient evidence to establish service connection for the esophageal conditions, but did not find enough evidence to substantiate the claim of a right knee disorder due to active duty for training.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal spasms, nonspecific esophageal motility disorder, hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2003
- Citation
- 0327785
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD from January 23, 2013 to October 18, 2023 and granted a disability rating of 60 percent for the period beginning on October 18, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hemorrhoids, esophageal spasms, and migraines due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to service. Additional development is needed to confirm exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos, if applicable, and to obtain a VA examination to determine the etiology of each condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's esophageal spasms and GERD are rated at 30 percent, but the Board has remanded to consider whether separate ratings for these conditions are warranted.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for esophageal spasms and an earlier effective date, finding no evidence of stricture or need for dilatation. The TDIU claim was also denied as there is no credible evidence showing the Veteran is unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities.
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