The Veteran's GERD was rated as noncompensable from May 1, 2005 to October 5, 2006 and as 10 percent disabling thereafter. The Board found the evidence did not meet criteria for a compensable rating during this period.,Since October 6, 2006, the Veteran's GERD was rated at 10 percent. The Board determined that there is no evidence of symptoms warranting an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7346 (for hiatal hernias) due to lack of specific symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2012
- Citation
- 1229086
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, manifested by infrequent epigastric distress or dyspepsia, has not been shown to be productive of considerable impairment of health. Therefore, the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD have not been met.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's digestive tract disorder and sleep apnea were not found to be related to his military service. The digestive tract disorder was attributed to alcohol abuse, while the sleep apnea was considered a direct result of his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and readjudication, including a new VA examination.
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