The Board has denied service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, GERD, and skin disorder due to exposure to environmental hazards during Persian Gulf War service. The Veteran's claims of chronic joint pain and acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety disorder and PTSD) are also remanded.,Service connection is not granted for gastrointestinal disorders other than GERD, GERD, or skin disorder as they are not related to military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a current diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders other than GERD, nor do the symptoms meet the criteria for an undiagnosed illness under 38 C.F.R. § 317(a)(1). The Veteran's joint pain and psychiatric conditions are also remanded as there is insufficient information to determine their relationship to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal Disorder (other than GERD), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), Skin Disorder, Chronic Joint Pain, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including Anxiety Disorder and PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19144182
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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.
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