The Veteran's GERD with dyspepsia and gastritis, with Barrett's esophagus status post duodenal ulcer is rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 7307 for chronic hypertrophic gastritis.,The Veteran's tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 7806 for dermatitis or eczema.
The deciding factor: The medical findings on examination are of greater probative value than the Veteran's allegations regarding the severity of his GERD with dyspepsia, gastritis, and Barrett's esophagus status post duodenal ulcer. The evidence does not show severe impairment of health or significant effects on activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with dyspepsia and gastritis, with Barrett's esophagus status post duodenal ulcer, Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1743279
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