The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus and cholecystectomy is rated at 10 percent prior to November 24, 2014, and remains at 10 percent thereafter. The rating is based on symptoms of pyrosis, reflux, regurgitation, substernal pain, and sleep disturbance.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus manifested in two or more symptoms for a 30% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346 (hiatal hernia), but did not find considerable impairment of health. The Veteran’s condition was rated at 10 percent as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with Barrett's esophagus, Cholecystectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20062663
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's disability ratings for PTSD with major depressive disorder, and panic disorder to include insomnia, and GERD were reduced. The motion to revise these decisions based on CUE is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of GERD with Barrett's esophagus on a secondary basis to his service-connected back disability.
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