The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for an esophageal condition and a hiatal hernia surgery scar, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's esophageal condition was rated at 10 percent based on daily medication to control dysphagia, while his hiatal hernia scar was found to be noncompensable as it measured less than the required area and did not result in functional limitation or pain.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal condition, hiatal hernia scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089072
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of esophageal condition, right foot condition, headaches, seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury, and hypertension have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran during a Board hearing. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, and will need additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's esophageal condition is related to his active service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of entitlement to service connection for anxiety condition and esophageal condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's esophageal condition, including whether it is related to toxic exposure during his Gulf War service and any service-connected disabilities.
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