Acid Reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) in Veterans Disability

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses GERD and VA disability compensation Leah addresses veterans about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and its relation to VA disability compensation. She explains GERD symptoms, like heartburn and difficulty swallowing, is caused by stomach contents moving back into the esophagus. Leah discusses various causes and connections of GERD, including its relation to mental health conditions, sleep apnea, and NSAID use. She touches upon the challenges of GERD in the context of VA disability, especially distinguishing between direct service connections (like diagnosis during service) and secondary connections (like those related to mental health or medication use). Leah also addresses the misconception about GERD being a presumptive condition for Gulf War veterans, explaining that it is a structural disorder, not a functional one like IBS, often leading to denial of claims. If you would like more information on our services including Independent Medical Opinion Letters often referred to as nexus letters and records review, please check us out here: https://www.prestigeveteranmctx.com/ #veterans #va #medical