The veteran's GERD has been rated at 30 percent since June 20, 1997. The RO found that his symptoms have persisted and supported this rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's persistent symptoms of reflux, pyrosis, regurgitation, and associated pain were sufficient to warrant a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346 for hiatal hernia.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0318014
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of GERD, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between her current condition and her military service.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is granted as the Veteran's initial 40 percent rating for service-connected lumbar spine disability is restored. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and other procedural errors.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's GERD was incurred during service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.
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