The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for urticaria, and remanded the claims for left lung disability (presumed due to asbestos) and PTSD with depression.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder including PTSD and depression are causally related to his period of service in Korea.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that urticaria began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,Further examination is needed as the June 2014 VA contract examiner's evaluation was based on inaccurate factual premises regarding the Veteran's period of service.
- Claimed conditions
- Urticaria, Left lung disability (presumed due to asbestos)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22065717
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), duodenitis, esophagitis, gastritis, and H. Pylori, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for GERD and remanded claims for service connection for abdominal hernia, left side, status post surgery, hernia scar, and a compensable rating for urticaria.
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