I was 10% service connected. I was hospitalized twice, diagnosed with hiatal hernia, peptic ulcers ,Mallory-Wiess tears hemostasis vomiting a lot of blood and melena. 1st time in 2002 and second time in 2016. Both times I had endoscopys to repair my esophagus I still have bouts of Gerd multiple times a week. I was denied in 2017. VA never obtained my private medical records from both occurrences. I sent the n my records from 2016. The records from 2002 are no longer being held by the hst hospital.

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am very sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

@meathead5670

2 күн бұрын

Go back and file a claim. Make a copy of all your information pertaining to GERDS. Take it with you to your C&P exam. I went through the exact same thing. I gave the C&P the evidence myself. That finally put me over the hump and got my 100% P&T.

Thank you.

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

My GERD claim has been at the BVA since July 2021. How will they decide my claim with so many changes going on since I was diagnosed and claim submitted? I've since been diagnosed with IBS. And service connected for it. But at 0%. But have put in for an increase.

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am not really sure about that! Hopefully on the old way. Best of luck and keep us posted

I'm diagnosed with GERD, but they combined it with IBS. Can that be separated?

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

You will want to follow up with a legal professional on that sir. Best of luck and thank you for watching

@winstonsmith4513

2 ай бұрын

You can now have it separated and most likely get a higher rating for IBS, but they’ll “likely” going to take another look at your GERD and end up with a decrease.

@DK-wr5wx

2 ай бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical thank you

@DK-wr5wx

2 ай бұрын

@@winstonsmith4513 thank you

@charlessmith-wk1dh

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video ❤

I filed for GERD and was denied. It isn't a service connection anymore. Please update your information.

@prestigeveteranmedical

23 күн бұрын

Sir it is a service connectable disability. It sounds like yours was denied unfortunately but that does not mean that is the case for everyone else.

@maximilian333

22 күн бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical I am diagnosed with hiatal hernia/GERD and sleep apnea was denied for both. I think I need to do a supplemental with new evidence within a year.

@prestigeveteranmedical

21 күн бұрын

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@douletexpress2280

17 күн бұрын

I was just GERD rated last week. 10% secondary to IBS.

@prestigeveteranmedical

17 күн бұрын

@@douletexpress2280 congrats!

I'm diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux. How is that rated?

@prestigeveteranmedical

14 күн бұрын

I am not really sure about that. You may want to check with a VSO. They should be able to look it up

Diagnosed in service with esophageal dysfunction at the bottom where flap covers stomach opening. Caused severe Gerd spasms etc. Past couple years I’ve had 3 dilations for strictures and now have EOE. My doctor says EOE could possibly have started with the wear on my esophagus from years of chronic Gerd and now I’m having the allergic response of EOE causing inflammation in my esophagus. Can EOE be secondary to Gerd??

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this sir! EOE is typically an immune mediated issue.

I am very curious how gerd which is its own individual diagnosis, can be rated underneath esophageal stricture. One of my patients can have Gerd and not have esophageal stricture and vice versa. Why will the VA not create a separate category for GERD by itself

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am not sure that you understood the content discussed in the video. GERD did receive its own category.

@southwest82

2 ай бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical perhaps I did not. What I'm not understanding is on the DBQ when it is asking whether there is a stricture. If a veteran has all of the signs of GERD and it is well documented that they have Gerd but do not have an esophageal stricture, will it be denied?

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

@@southwest82 Stricture is not a requirement to receive a service connection. It is part of the criteria for a higher rating because it is assumed that a stricture would make for a worse clinical picture then without

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@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

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Esophageal stricture, is BS, because I have alot of acid reflux and abdominal pain, but dont necessarily have esophageal stricture. The problem is that many people can have the symptoms of gerd and not have esophageal stricture, just makes it harder for people to get an increase. I got service connected but got lowballed 10%. My vso tried to supplement it, howver they were reviewing it under the NEW criteria. 😔

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

sorry to hear this sir. Keep us posted

I have utilized your services in the past and really appreciate it. Question for you.. I have an Intent to file as of Nov 2023. I now have been diagnosed with GERD. Could I file my claim and be evaluated under the prior rating? Thank you!

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am not to sure about that sir. I am sorry! You may want to reach out to a legal professional

@CuChiKat

4 күн бұрын

You will be rated under whichever system best benefits you, whether it's the old form or the new form. Basically you were grandfathered in . In other words you'll be rated under both the old DBQ and the new DBQ whichever benefits you best.

@TheKnowledgeispower2

4 күн бұрын

@@CuChiKat Thank you Sir!

I have not filed my claim for Gerd yet, but I have an intent to file in effective January 2024, will they go off of the old or new rating codes when I file?

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am not really sure about that sir. You may want to ask a legal professional to be sure

I have a claim for Gerd put in May . My C+P exam is tomorrow and In the notes it mentions DBQ for Gerd ,Hiatal Hernia and others. Does this mean I will be examined on new Gerd ratings or old ones. Thanks and love the videos.

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Hey sir! I am not to sure about that. I am sorry!

@chillnick1865

2 ай бұрын

They gave me the new rating schedule and I put in back in march. I got a HLR coming up to correct.

@nickn954

2 ай бұрын

​@chillnick1865 I put in in April I still have no decision. Should I be base on old or new? Why HLR?

@nickn954

2 ай бұрын

​@@chillnick1865I put in in April still no decision. Should I be old or new review? Why HLR?

@Donald-c2z

2 ай бұрын

Come on with the sir stuff and not really knowing anything​@@prestigeveteranmedical