The appeals regarding service connection for low back pain, heart condition (presumably chest pain), IBS, and depression are denied. The appeal regarding a compensable rating for GERD is remanded.,New evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for PTSD and depression. These issues are currently under review.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement on several issues, including those related to low back pain, heart condition (presumably chest pain), IBS, and depression. The appeals regarding these issues have been denied.,New evidence has been received that suggests a possible connection between PTSD and major depressive disorder with military service. These claims are currently under review.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back pain, Heart condition (presumably referring to chest pain), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Depression, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20004981
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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