The Board has determined that the veteran's gastroesophageal reflux and peptic ulcer disease do not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The symptoms described by the veteran, while causing intermittent esophageal reflux and daily heartburn, do not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7305.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2003
- Citation
- 0305245
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