The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach condition other than GERD with irritable bowel syndrome and h-pylori was denied. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD with irritable bowel syndrome and h-pylori was also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for his right iliotibial band condition, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected right knee condition, remains pending due to the lack of a rationale in the previous VA examination.
The deciding factor: Service connection for a stomach condition other than GERD with irritable bowel syndrome and h-pylori was denied because there is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis distinct from the already service-connected conditions.,The initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD with irritable bowel syndrome and h-pylori was denied as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7346, despite his use of medication to manage his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach condition other than GERD with irritable bowel syndrome and h-pylori, right iliotibial band condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23012421
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