The Veteran's GERD is denied as there is no indication of a current disability and the STRs do not show any in-service injury or disease related to this condition.,The Veteran's low back, cervical spine, right lower extremity, left lower extremity, and circulatory problems are all denied due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD was not diagnosed during active duty or post-service. The STRs do not indicate any in-service injury related to this condition.,There is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to the Veteran’s low back, cervical spine, right lower extremity, left lower extremity, and circulatory problems.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Low back disability, Cervical spine disability, Right lower extremity disability, Left lower extremity disability, Circulatory problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20079966
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matters for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and conducting VA examinations.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back disability, residuals of a right foot injury, sinusitis, shortness of breath, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back disability and arthritis, to include bilateral hips and knees, due to an inadequate VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, prostate disability, and kidney cancer due to inadequate medical opinions and potential outstanding VA treatment records.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.