The Veteran's claims for stomach disorder, digestive disorder, GERD, IBS, hiatal hernia, and hemorrhoids have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety disorder), degenerative arthritis, right foot arthritis, left foot arthritis, bone fractures, left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, bilateral flat feet, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, right foot heel spurs, and left foot heel spurs are being remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his claims of entitlement to service connection for stomach disorder, digestive disorder, GERD, IBS, hiatal hernia, and hemorrhoids at his Board hearing.,VA examinations were inadequate as they did not consider the Veteran's reports of continuous symptoms following in-service injuries. The Veteran should be notified about supporting evidence for military sexual trauma allegations.
- Claimed conditions
- Stomach Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Digestive Disorder, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22011913
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee meniscal tear, and IBS, have rendered him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful employment from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. The Board finds that the evidence is in balance, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, so the case is dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his IBS, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a moderate or severe condition as defined by VA regulations.
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