Diverticulosis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (7327-7319)

austinbiron

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So i filed a CRSC claim for the Diverticulosis/GERD, but it was denied because "you requested this condition as a presumptive for Gulf War (GW) service; however, this condition is not listed as a GW presumptive condition by the VA. Please refer to the below website for a listing of Gul War Presumptive conditions. www.publichealth.gov/exposures/gulfwar/.

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  • Functional gastrointestinal disorders, a group of conditions marked by chronic or recurrent symptoms related to any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Functional condition refers to an abnormal function of an organ, without a structural alteration in the tissues. Examples include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and functional abdominal pain syndrome.
I guess GERD and IBS are not similar enough to qualify? any thoughts or comments. worth trying to appeal it?
 
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