The Veteran's esophagitis is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected condition, as there are inconsistencies in the previous examination report.
The deciding factor: There were inconsistencies within the previous examination report regarding the presence or absence of esophageal stricture despite the diagnosis of esophagitis and the Veteran's reported symptom of difficulty with swallowing.
- Claimed conditions
- esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061225
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a stomach condition, including gastritis and esophagitis, due to an inadequate rationale in the previous medical opinion. A new examination is required to determine if any current stomach conditions are related to service, particularly exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune.
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