The Veteran seeks service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including an ulcer condition, as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders.
The deciding factor: An addendum opinion is required from the VA examiner to address whether the stress and anxiety associated with the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravated any of his gastrointestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer disease, duodenal ulcers, bleeding ulcers, and/or Zollinger Ellison Syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastric ulcer, Chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Bleeding ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1809985
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple nerve injuries, make it impossible for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's GERD with gastric ulcer was granted an initial rating of 20 percent prior to October 3, 2013, and a 30 percent rating from October 3, 2013.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's gastrointestinal (GI) disability beginning May 28, 2013, but denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to that date.
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