The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 30 percent or higher for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, and Barrett's esophagus has been granted. Service connection for chronic sinusitis is also granted. The claims for increased evaluations above the current ratings for left shoulder osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, coronary artery atherosclerosis, hypertension, post-surgical right knee arthroscope, left ankle achilles tendonitis, hordeolum, macroglossia, scar, skin malignant melanoma, TBI, paresthesias, TMJ, and multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities have all been withdrawn.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, and Barrett's esophagus were found to meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346. Service connection was granted for chronic sinusitis as it began during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, and Barrett's esophagus, Chronic sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22013041
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- Granted
The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board finds that his sinus condition may be related to his service-connected disabilities. The case is remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as there is no evidence that he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, finding that these conditions began during active service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for chronic sinusitis was granted with a 10% disability rating, considering his symptoms and medical records.
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