The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The claim requires additional evidence, specifically updated VA treatment records and a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's hiatal hernia disability.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2012
- Citation
- 1217420
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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