The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease and duodenal ulcer disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical findings on examination did not demonstrate symptoms warranting a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Duodenal ulcer disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0612921
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What this means for you
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