The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 10 percent since the effective date of service connection, and his left hip disability is currently rated as noncompensable. The Veteran's restless leg syndrome has been assigned a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's initial increased ratings for GERD, left hip disability, and restless leg syndrome have been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of heartburn, reflux, nausea, and regurgitation do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346. The VA examiner found that the Veteran did not experience any incapacitating episodes due to his GERD disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Glaucoma, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Restless Leg Syndrome, Left Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2015
- Citation
- 1550281
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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