The Board has determined that the Veteran's current Barrett's disease is not related to his service, whether through presumed herbicide exposure or otherwise. The claim for service connection is denied.
The deciding factor: There was no medical evidence showing a nexus between the Veteran's Barrett's disease and his service, including any presumed herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Barrett's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2018
- Citation
- 1815658
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for Barrett's disease, also claimed as GERD and acid reflux, to obtain a VA nexus opinion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for Barrett's disease is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his condition. The issue of service connection for reflux esophagitis or any gastrointestinal condition remains pending in the legacy system.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, including Barrett's disease, GERD, and hiatal hernia, are being remanded for further examination to determine their onset during service or as related to service-connected disabilities. The nature and etiology of the gastrointestinal disorders will also be evaluated.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran’s appeal is remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation of his service-connected conditions, as well as additional evidence regarding his claims. The appeals are not related to a presumption or exposure basis.
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