The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his duodenal ulcer with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified that his duodenal ulcer with GERD had increased in severity since his last VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2018
- Citation
- 1812319
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for hemorrhoids, a scar, and duodenal ulcer with GERD were denied. The claim for service connection for a stroke was remanded for further examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to care for many daily personal needs and protect himself from the hazards of his daily environment without the assistance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine and upper extremity conditions, render him unemployable due to his physical limitations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's duodenitis and duodenal ulcer with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are currently rated as 40 percent disabling. The Board has determined that a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected disability.
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