The Veteran's dysphagia was manifested as no more than moderate severity prior to January 10, 2014. From January 10, 2014 to October 18, 2017, the Veteran’s dysphagia was manifested by symptoms more closely approximating severe esophagal stricture, permitting liquids only.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not indicate that the Veteran's dysphagia was severe enough to warrant a 50% rating under DC 7203 as of January 10, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Dysphagia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20081921
What this means for you
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