The Veteran's claims for gastroparesis, dysphagia, and hiatal hernia were denied. The claim for peptic ulcer disease (Pepcid) was granted with a non-compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: There is no direct evidence linking the current diagnoses of gastroparesis, dysphagia, or hiatal hernia to service. However, the Veteran's use of Pepcid for peptic ulcer disease may be related to his in-service treatment for gastritis and GERD.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroparesis, Dysphagia, Hiatal Hernia, Pepcid (for peptic ulcer disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1532064
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