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Hi team, I would like to know if in this statement they are telling me that I qualify, just filed under the wrong. On the GERD it stated that service connection based on Toxic Exposure was less likely than not and on the bottom of the page under FAVORABLE FINDINGS IDENTIFIED IN THIS DECISION: you have been diagnosed with a disability. Your VA examinations dated April 24, 2024 and July 24, 2024 showed you were diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Your treatment service records (STRs) showed complaints and treatment for abdominal pain, and diagnosed with gastroenteritis on December 10, 1981, your private medical records (PMRs) showed a diagnoses with gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis on January 9, 2024. The evidence shows that a qualifying event, injury, or disease had its onset during your service. Your service treatment records (STRs)showed complaints and treatment for abdominal pain and diagnosed with gastroenteritis on 10 December 1981. Quote

Well guys I got my decision letter yesterday. I got service connection for Allergic Rhinitis 10%, Chronic Sinusitis 10% but not service connected for the Stomach Ulcer and GERD. My VSO thought it was a good ideal to file under presumptive on everything and I think that was the mistake. On the GERD it stated that service connection based on Toxic Exposure was less likely than not and on the bottom of the page under FAVORABLE FINDINGS IDENTIFIED IN THIS DECISION: you have been diagnosed with a disability. Your VA examinations dated April 24, 2024 and July 24, 2024 showed you were diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Your treatment service records (STRs) showed complaints and treatment for abdominal pain, and diagnosed with gastroenteritis on December 10, 1981 in service, your private medical records (PMRs) showed a diagnosis with gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis. The evidence shows that a qualifying event, injury, or disease had its onset during your service, then it repeats the diagnoses with gastroenteritis during my military service, so can I just refile this as a direct service connection? The Stomach Ulcer was denied under the same reasoning. The gastrologist did state that the ulcer was probably caused my my long-term use of NAISD (meloxicam) I was on meloxicam for over 5 years for my service-connected disabilities for my toe, feet, and ankle they just took me off of it when I developed my digestive problems last year December 2023. I think both of them were denied because I filed them under the wrong conditions (presumptive for toxic exposure). Should I refiled under NAISD use for both or just the ulcer and direct service connection for the GERD since service connection have already been established? Sorry for the length of this? Quote

Well guys I got my decision letter yesterday. I got service connection for Allergic Rhinitis 10%, Chronic Sinusitis 10% but not service connected for the Stomach Ulcer and GERD. My VSO thought it was a good ideal to file under presumptive on everything and I think that was the mistake. On the GERD it stated that service connection based on Toxic Exposure was less likely than not and on the bottom of the page under FAVORABLE FINDINGS IDENTIFIED IN THIS DECISION: you have been diagnosed with a disability. Your VA examinations dated April 24, 2024 and July 24, 2024 showed you were diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Your treatment service records (STRs) showed complaints and treatment for abdominal pain, and diagnosed with gastroenteritis on December 10, 1981 in service, your private medical records (PMRs) showed a diagnoses with gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis. The evidence shows that a qualifying event, injury, or disease had its onset during your service, then it repeat the diagnoses with gastroenteritis during my military service, so can I just refile this as a direct service connection? The Stomach Ulcer was denied under the same reasoning. The gastrologist did state that the ulcer was probably caused my my long term use of NAISD (meloxicam) I was on meloxicam for over 5 years for my service connected disabilities for my toe, feet, and ankle they just took me off of it when I developed my digestive problems last year December 2023. I think both of them were denied because I filed them under the wrong conditions (presumptive for toxic exposure). Should I refiled under NAISD use for both or just the ulcer and direct service connection for the GERD since service connection have already been established? Sorry for the length of this?

Well I had my record review C&P exam today and it lasted about a little over five minutes. It was only on my GERD claim and he only wanted me to verify what tests I was given and what the results were, which were a CT scan, an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy, also the medication they put me on. Nothing concerning the stomach ulcer or chronic sinusitis, not sure what to think, will see hopefully in a couple of weeks.

I filed a claim for GERD, Stomach Ulcer and Chronic Sinusitis in March this year 2024 I had my C&P exam in April for all three. My claim went from decision made and preparation for notification to scheduling me for a PHONE appointment for a records review with another C&P doctor. What could this mean?

I checked the status in my health vet and updated today July 17 2024 it says there's nothing we need from you right now. They have made a decision on your claim we are getting your decision letter ready for mail (step 4 of 5).

Is this normal procedure for VES? I filed a claim in March 2024 for GERD, ULCER, and CHRONIC SINUSITIS, had my C&P exam in April and this morning received a call from veterans evaluation services saying that they wanted to verify my information (address, phone etc:) and said that if they needed more information or needed to schedule another appointment would I be available within the next 30 days then she scheduled me for a phone appointment the 24th of this month. I have filed claims before but never had this happen.

GERD itself is not on the list, does it qualify under functional gastrointestinal disorders on the list?

Haven't posted in years. I was diagnosed with GERD along with gastric polyps, duodenal ulcer, and unintentional weight loss. I am a gulf war veteran can I file a claim under the gulf war presumptive list? The doctor also stated that it is a possibility that the long term use of the meloxicam they prescribed for foot and ankle pain caused it also, which would be easier?

Thanks, will do.

I have a diagnosis for my feet of bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis with right calcaneal spur ( max at 50%) and my right ankle lateral collateral and deltoid ligament sprain with tendonitis. The knees and lower back I am looking to file for secondary on them. I have been through two sessions of physical therapy for my knees, custom orthotics since since 2001.

Thank you for replying and sharing your information. I will start the process emediately.

Good afternoon, one of my service connected disabilities is bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis with custom made orthotics starting back in 1999 (50%). I would like to file for secondary pain conditions on my knees, left ankle, and lower back. How would this be done, do I go back to the doctor and build a treatment record for these items or just file for pain secondary to the service connected disability?

Thanks for your reply, I will let you know how it come out.

Thanks. Here is the situation, I was interviewed by phone by a VA psychologist who wrote a diagnosis of all things, nightmares but ruled out that it was PTSD. On the 21st I have an appointment with another psychologist for sleep disturbances. I have sleep apnea and use a cpap through civilian doctor in 2012, I did not file with VA on this because my VSO said that since I was not treated for this in the military it would not be granted. I am SC for tinnitus and it is constant Even though I use a cpap machine every night I still can not get more than 4 to 5 hours of sleep and do good to make the 70% requirement for usage. I see that sleep disturbance is listed as a later developing disability for Desert Storm veterans, which I am. I am currently rated at 70% in which none are related to sleep issues or mental health. Thank you for your information. Chieft Bilateral pes planus 50% and plantar fasciitis hallux valgus and rigidus left great toe 0% corneal scar, and aqueous tear deficiency 10% tinnitus 10% lateral collateral and deltoid ligament sprain with tendonitis, right ankle 0% hallux valgus and hallux rigidus with gout and arthritis of right great toe 10% Hypertension 10% Pseudofolliculitis Barbae 0%