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Evidence checklist

Barrett's Esophagus

DC 720738 CFR § 4.114Digestive

Evidence strength

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Target
Saved locally
01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
Endoscopy with biopsy confirming intestinal metaplasiaCritical

Upper endoscopy with biopsy results confirming Barrett's esophagus (intestinal metaplasia of the esophageal lining), the definitive diagnostic requirement.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking Barrett's esophagus to service ("at least as likely as not")Critical

A medical opinion connecting your Barrett's esophagus to service-connected GERD or other service-related gastrointestinal condition.

Private provider · independent opinion
Dysplasia grading documentation

Pathology reports documenting the degree of dysplasia (no dysplasia, low-grade, high-grade), which impacts prognosis and treatment urgency.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 3 collected
Surveillance endoscopy records

Records of periodic surveillance endoscopies monitoring for dysplasia progression, which documents the ongoing severity of the condition.

VA or private records · written request
Connection to service-connected GERD

Medical records establishing the progression from service-connected GERD to Barrett's esophagus, supporting a secondary service connection claim.

VA or private records · written request
Weight loss and dietary impact documentation

Records documenting weight loss, dietary restrictions, and nutritional impact caused by Barrett's esophagus and associated symptoms.

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 1 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Esophageal ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing endoscopy and biopsy results, dysplasia status, treatment, and functional impact.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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