The Veteran's IBS with history of GERD and sliding hiatal hernia is not rated higher than 10 percent for the period from July 1, 2005 to May 25, 2009. For the period since May 26, 2009, a separate rating of 30 percent for chronic laryngitis due to GERD is granted. Service connection was denied for right wrist disability and duodenitis/PUD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS with history of GERD and sliding hiatal hernia did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under DCs 7319 or 7346, resulting in a denial of his claims. Service connection was denied as there is no evidence of duodenitis/PUD during service or thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hiatal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2011
- Citation
- 1107176
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's IBS with GERD was granted an initial 60 percent rating. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and development.
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