Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a VA esophageal examination to determine the relationship between the diagnosed GERD and hiatal hernia and active service, including exposure to burn pits.
The deciding factor: The current medical opinion is deemed inadequate due to its failure to address all relevant toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) and their combined effect on the Veteran's esophageal disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- GERD, Hiatal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090226
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