Remanded (sent back)

The Board remands the case to obtain an opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's GERD with IBS without the ameliorative effects of medications.

The deciding factor: Remand is required to cure a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically to determine the severity of the Veteran's GERD with IBS while discounting the ameliorative effects of medications prior to June 17, 2024.

Claimed conditions: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: October 30, 2025
Citation: A25094264

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