The Veteran's service-connected esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux disease is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The Veteran's other conditions have not been found to warrant higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux disease has been evaluated based on its persistent recurrent symptoms of epigastric distress, including dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, without significant impairment such as hematemesis or melena. The current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux disease, hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0945205
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