The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia and healed duodenal ulcer is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Veteran's Barrett's esophagitis does not warrant a compensable evaluation. Service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of verified in-service stressors.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia and healed duodenal ulcer has been rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7346 (GERD). The Veteran's Barrett's esophagitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. Service connection for PTSD was denied because there were no verified in-service stressors.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with history of hiatal hernia and healed duodenal ulcer, Barrett's esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1004878
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's Barrett's esophagitis and GERD were granted service connection as they developed during his military service. However, the Veteran's supraventricular arrhythmia, implanted cardiac pacemaker, and sick sinus syndrome were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including hiatal hernia, GERD, and Barrett's esophagitis, is related to his active service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for Barrett's esophagitis, GERD, and esophageal carcinoma based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during active service in Vietnam.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address the symptomatology, if any, pertaining to the Veteran's service-connected Barrett's esophagitis.
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