The Veteran's service-connected GERD with Barrett's esophagus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 40 percent is warranted based on more severe symptoms.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus is manifested by moderate disability characterized by less frequent episodes of epigastric disorders, but with intermittent mild circulatory disturbances after meals and intermittent diarrhea. The severity of his condition warrants a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with Barrett's esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0922694
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