The Veteran's claim for a higher rating than 10 percent for chronic gastritis with helicobacter pylori prior to July 15, 2019 was denied. A 20 percent rating for chronic gastritis effective since July 15, 2019 is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show multiple small eroded or ulcerated areas of the stomach (required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7307) and no moderate recurring episodes of severe symptoms as required by Diagnostic Code 7305.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic gastritis, helicobacter pylori
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20007885
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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