The VA denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, characterized as Barrett's Esophagus, claimed as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The most probative medical opinion found no medical nexus between the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disorder and his service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: A VA examiner concluded that there is not at least as likely as not that the Veteran's chronic gastrointestinal condition, including Barrett's Esophagus, is caused by or related to the medications used for treatment of his service-connected PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Barrett's Esophagus
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1132547
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for GERD, pancreatitis, kidney disease, and Barrett's Esophagus as the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for GERD, Barrett's esophagus, hypertension, and tension headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for Barrett's Esophagus and GERD to obtain a new VA examination that adequately considers the Veteran's lay statements regarding his experiences in and out of service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle, Barrett's Esophagus, left knee, and right hip disabilities due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The VA examinations are needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.
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