The veteran's gastrointestinal disorder is rated at 20 percent prior to March 30, 2005, and at 30 percent from March 30, 2005, forward. The veteran's folliculitis is rated at 10 percent. Service connection for a left ankle disability and asthma are denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination records indicate that the veteran's gastrointestinal disorder was manifested by intermittent dysphagia/odynophagia, spontaneous nausea and vomiting, and loose stools. The rating criteria under DC 7346 were applied to determine the appropriate rating for the gastrointestinal disorder. For folliculitis, the new rating criteria provided in VAOPGCPREC 7-2003 (Nov. 19, 2003) were considered.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal Disorder (Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea), Folliculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0717955
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- Granted
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