HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted October 4, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 4, 2021 I finally won my claim at the BVA for GERD. Took me 4 tries to finally get off the hamster wheel. Well, not exactly; I got low-balled, so I have to do another supplemental claim. But I finally got the service connection. As we preach all the time here, I'm posting not to gloat or anything. I just want to remind veterans to share your success stories AND, if you can, make a contribution when you win so this great veteran resource can continue. Make no mistake, I couldn't have had the success I had without all the great info and support here at Hadit. pacmanx1, ShrekTheTank, blahsaysme2u and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Moderator ShrekTheTank Posted October 4, 2021 Lead Moderator Share Posted October 4, 2021 Congratulations! GBArmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator pacmanx1 Posted October 4, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, GBArmy said: I finally won my claim at the BVA for GERD. Took me 4 tries to finally get off the hamster wheel. Well, not exactly; I got low-balled, so I have to do another supplemental claim. But I finally got the service connection. As we preach all the time here, I'm posting not to gloat or anything. I just want to remind veterans to share your success stories AND, if you can, make a contribution when you win so this great veteran resource can continue. Make no mistake, I couldn't have had the success I had without all the great info and support here at Hadit. Congratulations! Don’t look at it as gloating, these wins are victories that we should share and feel good about them. It seems the VA does just about everything to lie, cheat, and steal veterans’ benefits, so I say good on you for sticking in there to fight. Make sure you get your correct percentage and effective date. GBArmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted October 4, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 4, 2021 You know that sometimes GERD can be the cause of certain cancers. Getting GERD service connected may seem like a small deal because I guess you get 10% or something like than, but if you got throat cancer it would be a real big deal. Not to wish this on you but all these things are connected in the world of health and disease. I got SC'ed for DMII and that lead to three other disabilities. Carl the Engineer and Vync 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Engineer Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I was recently denied for GERD, and or HIATAL HERNIA. I think my first contracted examiner gave it to me (she said as much), but they sent it out west for a second opinion, which denied it. Doctor trumps NP, etc.. I won't know what happened as I have to get my c-file to see what the examiners opined. And, they made two claims themselves right after my 100%, so I am waiting to get that resolved so my file will be complete. GOOD JOB!. And yes, it's usually a 10'er, but its nice to have that in your back pocket when other stuff arises. Just sayin, Hamslice GBArmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted October 11, 2021 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 11, 2021 @GBArmy Congratulations! Having also had to appeal to get SC for GERD, I can tell you that I also had to appeal a lowball rating. The way they rate it is pretty open to interpretation. I had to spoon feed the VA and show them I had part of the symptoms noted during one doctors visit and the other parts during another visit, then both in a later visit. I also feel that the rating criteria for GERD is significantly lower than the impact it can have on you. The meds help make it somewhat manageable, but come with their own side effects. Plus, if you accidentally miss your morning dose, it can be very debilitating when the lava begins to rise. GBArmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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