Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion to properly address the Veteran's contentions and medical facts of record.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinions were found inadequate due to lack of individual rationale and reliance on a blanket statement.
- Claimed conditions
- GERD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093597
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