The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic disability manifested by dysphagia, regurgitation, and acid reflux is not related to his service or any undiagnosed illness. The VA examiner opined that the veteran's achalasia was less likely than not related to his Gulf War service.
The deciding factor: The earliest medical records indicating a diagnosis of achalasia were from October 1999, more than three years after the veteran's period of service in the Gulf War. The VA examiner opined that the veteran's achalasia was less likely due to his Gulf War service.
- Claimed conditions
- dysphagia, regurgitation, acid reflux
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0825110
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