The Veteran's GERD and IBS with GERD are granted initial ratings of 10 percent prior to May 9, 2012, and 30 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s GERD symptoms have been productive of considerable impairment of health, including some weight loss and occasional vomiting. The IBS with GERD has also resulted in significant distress for the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder), IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21008353
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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