The Veteran's claim for service connection for subjective sensation in the right foot is denied. The Veteran's duodenitis, claimed as a stomach condition and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is granted with a 10 percent rating effective September 12, 2017. The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the presence of a current right foot disability or duodenitis that meets the criteria for service connection under applicable regulations and VA guidelines.
- Claimed conditions
- Subjective sensation in the right foot (claimed as peripheral neuropathy), Duodenitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18122863
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), duodenitis, esophagitis, gastritis, and H. Pylori, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left foot condition, GERD, duodenitis, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and periodic limb movement disorder are being remanded for further review.,Specifically, the Veteran contends these conditions are secondary to his service-connected back condition, left knee conditions, right ankle condition, and right foot condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate, and thus remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including its relationship to service-connected PTSD and exposure to burn pits during service in the Persian Gulf.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for GERD and remanded the issue of rating for duodenal ulcer, duodenitis, and gastritis.
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