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.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided did not adequately consider all of the Veteran's symptomology associated with his GERD with hiatal hernia, particularly regarding the severity of symptoms in the absence of medication.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25032396
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
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