The veteran's GERD and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been granted initial noncompensable disability ratings, while the cervical spine disability and degenerative changes of the right foot remain unresolved.
The deciding factor: The veteran's GERD and pseudofolliculitis barbae were found to meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under the applicable VA rating schedule, effective from the date of the decision. The cervical spine disability and degenerative changes of the right foot continue to be unresolved issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Degenerative Changes of the Right Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0718217
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