The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have caused or aggravated his gastrointestinal disorders, including stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
The deciding factor: PTSD-related stress and anxiety contributed to the development of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal disorders, PTSD-related stress and anxiety
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1337683
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection are being reopened, and the Board is remanding several issues including gastrointestinal disorders, lumbar spine disorder, heart disorder, ED, sleep apnea, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, including Barrett's disease, GERD, and hiatal hernia, are being remanded for further examination to determine their onset during service or as related to service-connected disabilities. The nature and etiology of the gastrointestinal disorders will also be evaluated.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bladder condition and gastrointestinal disorders are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service, specifically his exposure at Camp Lejeune.
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