The Board dismissed service connection claims for bruxism, esophagitis, hiatal hernia and GERD, IBS, and denied a right elbow disability claim. The claim for hemorrhoids was remanded.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of record that the Veteran has a right elbow disability which is attributable to his active duty service or that his left finger scar meets the measurement necessary to warrant a compensable rating. For hemorrhoids, an examination and opinion are needed due to in-service toxic exposure and possible link to service-connected gastrointestinal conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- bruxism, esophagitis (claimed as esophageal stricture), hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), right elbow disability, left fourth digit scar post incision and drain (minor), hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017187
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