The Board denied service connection for acid reflux and stomach polyps, finding that the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began in or were caused by the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The VA opinions provided no credible rationale linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service, including any toxic exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- Acid Reflux (GERD), Stomach Polyps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26008575
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