The Board remands the claim for higher disability ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia and irritable bowel syndrome with diverticulosis to obtain new examinations that adequately consider the Veteran's lay testimony.
The deciding factor: The April 2022 VA examination reports were found inadequate as they did not accurately reflect the Veteran's reported symptoms, and a remand is necessary for new examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome with diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24072266
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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 claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia to obtain a more adequate medical examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right and left wrist disabilities, gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, chest pain, and gallbladder disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of service connection and increased ratings for multiple disabilities due to the need for new VA examinations.
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