Surgery At Va

[Scottyp65]

Next week I have a "procedure" at the VA. With everything said and done on the forum here I was wondering what all of you thought on the subject. I have a stricture in my throat, I belive it is from the acid reflux, that is to be basically ripped by the passing of a batton in the area of the stricture. FUN ehh:)

Wonder seeing as this is the 2nd time in 18 mths this is being done if I could apply for an increase in my 10% rating for GERD? hahahahaha ROTF LMAO:)

[Pete53]

Scotty I think that they will insert a device and expand so that your opening is larger. You will be glad you did it and it is not to bad a procedure once it is done.

You will probably still need to take meds for Acid Reflux.

Good Luck

[john999]

Scotty

I assume you are going to the "out" for this procedure? I think I would want to be "under" for them to do this. Yes, and I would put in for an increase!

[Guest Berta]

I agree with John-

This BVA case shows how esophagus stricture can be associated with GERD and it gives the percentages-

I sure would ask them to SC it as secondary-

http://www.va.gov/vetapp00/files3/0022246.txt