The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection of a digestive system disability, including GERD, hiatal hernia, and esophagitis, is granted. The Veteran’s left quadricep atrophy has been rated as severe (40%). Service connection for the digestive system disability remains remanded due to new evidence not previously considered. Service connection for the left quadriceps atrophy is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The new evidence submitted since the last denial indicates that the Veteran's currently diagnosed digestive system disability may be secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, which was not previously considered in the original decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Digestive System Disability, Left Quadricep Atrophy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19158959
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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
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).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's digestive system disability, specifically irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastritis, has been determined to be aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have been met.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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