The Veteran's bilateral knee disorder, Barrett's esophagus disorder, gastritis, and back disorder are not service-connected. The Board finds that further development is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran has a current diagnosis of GERD which may be related to his in-service exposure to Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.
The deciding factor: Further examination and medical opinions are required to establish whether the Veteran's diagnosed conditions are service-connected, as well as their etiology.,The Veteran has a current diagnosis of GERD which may be related to his in-service exposure to Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Knee Disorder, Barrett's Esophagus Disorder, Gastritis, Back Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1627382
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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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