GERD and Secondary VA Claims

Описание: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD, is a relatively common disorder with many different causes, including certain medications, physical trauma, and psychological stress. Veterans may be entitled to VA disability benefits for GERD either as a primary or secondary service-connected disability.

Veterans may be able to prove that their GERD was directly caused by their service. If your GERD predated your service, you may also be able to establish a service connection on the basis of aggravation if your condition became worse because of your service.

GERD may also be a secondary disability if another service-connected condition caused it. Likewise, if you have a service-connected condition that causes you to develop GERD, you may be owed VA disability compensation for both conditions.

Some conditions that may contribute to or worsen GERD include:

PTSD and other mental health conditions
Certain medications, including pain narcotics, medications for high blood pressure and heart disease, and sedatives
Obesity
Hiatal hernia

If you are unable to work due to your service-connected disabilities, you may qualify for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). If you think you may be eligible for TDIU or believe your current rating is too low, give us a call and receive a free legal consultation.

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