The Veteran currently has GERD, but there is no competent evidence showing a causal link between his GERD and any remote incident of service.
The deciding factor: VA medical records show frequent treatment for transient symptoms prior to the diagnosis of GERD in 1998, which is close to the separation date. No medical professional has ever linked the Veteran's diagnosis with any incident of his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2010
- Citation
- 1018121
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues of OSA, GERD, high cholesterol, and a bilateral foot disability are all being returned to VA for further review.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.
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