The Veteran's duodenal ulcer, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) have been rated at 20 percent since June 7, 2005. The Board has determined that the symptoms warrant this rating based on moderate manifestations of intermittent heartburn, abdominal pain, distention, indigestion, and epigastric distress.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability picture is most reflective of a moderate duodenal ulcer with recurring episodes of severe symptoms two or three times per year, averaging ten days in duration, which warrants a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7305.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1805046
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