The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for scarring on the axilla, GERD, and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity have been denied.,A rating in excess of 10% is not warranted for scarring on the axilla prior to March 27, 2019 or thereafter. The Veteran's GERD remains rated at 10%. A 20% rating is assigned for peripheral neuropathy of the RUE from April 19, 2016 onwards.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for scarring on the axilla prior to March 27, 2019 or thereafter. The Veteran's GERD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 30% rating as they are infrequent and do not include substernal pain or dysphagia. The peripheral neuropathy of the RUE is rated based on its severity from April 19, 2016 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Scarring on right and left axilla, Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23026151
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