The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been granted, with a 10 percent evaluation effective from March 24, 1998. The RO also granted secondary service connection and assigned a zero percent rating for the veteran's cervical strain and post-traumatic headaches.
The deciding factor: The veteran appealed for an increased rating for his GERD, but the RO determined that the current 10 percent evaluation was appropriate based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0102228
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for esophageal stricture and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to a failure to obtain a medical opinion regarding the latter condition. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining such an opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 2, 2015, for TDIU was denied as the evidence did not show actual worsening within one year prior to his March 2, 2015, claim.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea have been withdrawn, and the claims are dismissed.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal contesting eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an October 3, 2025 rating decision. The AOJ issued a corrected FAN and amended FAN that replaced the previous decisions, leading to no valid appeal pending.
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