Service Connected Gerd
connected gerd service wallpaperGetting Service Connection for GERD. For the record defending the freedom of millions of Americans really is a lot cooler than blog writing and Tweeting.
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However acid reflux is not considered to be a functional gastrointestinal disorder.
Service connected gerd. For example the VAs regulations on presumptive Persian Gulf War conditions conditions which are automatically considered service-connected if you meet the qualifying criteria include gastrointestinal disorders. This connection is bidirectional meaning while GERD can induce and worsen the effect of sleep apnea sleep apnea can also induce and worsen the effect of GERD. For sleep apnea GERD or erectile dysfunction you must have a diagnosis and provide evidence that your condition stems from PTSD or from medication you take for PTSD.
The evidence shows a current diagnosis of very severe obstructive sleep apnea. The Board finds that the evidence supports the Veterans claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to his service-connected GERD with history of esophagitis and hematemesis. Erectile dysfunction gastrointestinal conditions and headaches are the most common of these side effects that can be secondarily service connected.
Common symptoms can include heartburn difficulty swallowing regurgitation and chest pain. VAs Persian Gulf War presumption regulation does allow for presumptive service connection for functional gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome IBS functional constipation functional vomiting and functional dyspepsia. Direct service connection requires three elements.
VA Sleep Apnea Rating and the Link to Other Service-Connected Conditions Acid Reflux Sleep Apnea Medical researchers have found that there is a link between GERD or acid reflux and sleep apnea. Studies show that there is a link between sleep apnea and GERD. GERD Often Results From Service-Connected PTSD When you think of a service-connected disability gastroesophageal reflux disease also known as GERD acid reflux or heartburn probably isnt the first thing that comes to mind.
GERD is often included in a VA disability benefits claim as a secondary service-connected disability. With regard to duodenitis what was the reason given for the denial. Most veterans will be service-connected for their GERD on a direct basis.
This condition is a very common side effect to psychotropic medications those used to treat mental health issues such as PTSD depression and anxiety. GERD is one of those interesting and rather inexplicable exceptions to the VA rules. Therefore your evaluation will be the same regardless of whether you are service connected for both GERD and duodenitis or just GERD.
This can often be an easier path for obtaining GERD and acid reflux VA disability benefits than trying to establish a service connection for GERD itself. Veterans that have trouble sleeping from sleep apnea may aggravate GERD or acid reflux. An in-service event injury or symptom.
GERD is the WordService Connecting for a Common GWI Condition I recently met a Veteran outside of the office and the conversation naturally turned back to what we do for a living. Once you have established service connection for PTSD you can build a case for secondary service connection. This will be in your notification letter.
In other words any symptoms associated with duodenitis would also apply to your GERD evaluation. For example sleep apnea can change the amount of pressure in an individuals airway resulting in reflux. A medical diagnosis of GERD in VA medical records or private records unless you already have a diagnosis of GERD in your service treatment records Evidence of a service-connected primary disability such as PTSD depression anxiety migraines IBS AND.