The Veteran's reflux esophagitis has been rated at a noncompensable level since November 1, 2006. The Board finds that the evidence supports an initial rating of 10 percent for the entire period.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found grade I reflux esophagitis with two brief erosions in the esophagus and no signs of hiatal hernia or other complications, warranting a noncompensable disability rating. The Veteran's symptoms have been consistent with this diagnosis throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Reflux esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1511866
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability rating from 60 percent to 30 percent for reflux esophagitis, hiatal hernia, and gastritis is proper. Since November 1, 2007, the criteria for a higher disability rating have not been met.
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