The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an initial compensable evaluation for any of the claimed conditions based on the current severity and symptoms reported by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right inguinal hernia, gastroesophageal disease (GERD), chronic sinus tachycardia, breathing problems, to include sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, scar, status post removal of cyst of left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1000888
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD as the Veteran's condition had not manifested considerable impairment of health.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's duodenal ulcers, diverticulitis, GERD and gastritis are rated at 40 percent effective February 1, 2017. The Veteran's nephrolithiasis is granted as service-connected.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of his lumbar spine and GERD disabilities, as well as the TDIU claim prior to June 22, 2012, are being remanded due to incomplete development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic headaches, residuals of a right inguinal hernia, lumbar spine disorder, chest pains (cardiac toxicity), neck disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and loss of vision are all granted. The cases are remanded for additional examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.
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