The Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome have been denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, MDD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support current diagnoses of GERD, hemorrhoids, or IBS, nor do they meet the criteria for service connection based on direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24083338
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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