I posted this on another site but would also like to see if any of my Hadit family has the answer.
As I understand it the VA does not provide any weight to a medical opinion from a doctor unless it states at least as likely.
A recent C/P mental health examiner provided in a recent C/P exam " anxiety possibly contributes to vet's IBS symptoms. Based upon this the VA denied service connection of the IBS (presumptive)due to service in GW1.
The IBS symptoms appeared in 2003 and the anxiety was caused by a heart attack which happened in 2005.
Based upon the start date of the IBS symptoms is seems that it would be impossible for the anxiety to be the CAUSE OF the IBS therefore, the vet deserves a Presumptive service connection under 3:117. To me "possibly contributes" means could make worse.... the symptoms but it definetly does not mean "is caused by.
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I posted this on another site but would also like to see if any of my Hadit family has the answer.
As I understand it the VA does not provide any weight to a medical opinion from a doctor unless it states at least as likely.
A recent C/P mental health examiner provided in a recent C/P exam " anxiety possibly contributes to vet's IBS symptoms. Based upon this the VA denied service connection of the IBS (presumptive)due to service in GW1.
The IBS symptoms appeared in 2003 and the anxiety was caused by a heart attack which happened in 2005.
Based upon the start date of the IBS symptoms is seems that it would be impossible for the anxiety to be the CAUSE OF the IBS therefore, the vet deserves a Presumptive service connection under 3:117. To me "possibly contributes" means could make worse.... the symptoms but it definetly does not mean "is caused by.
Any opinions would be appreciated
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