The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The symptoms of persistently recurrent epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm or shoulder pain, were found to be present without considering the ameliorative effects of medication. These symptoms are consistent with a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.
- Claimed conditions
- GERD with Barrett's esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24024456
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Related decisions
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for GERD with Barrett's esophagus and denied service connection for asthma, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Partly granted
The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for GERD with Barrett's esophagus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms approximated the criteria for this rating. The claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and an increased rating for GERD with Barrett's esophagus were remanded.
- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw the appeal of his increased rating for GERD with Barrett's esophagus, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted for left ear hearing loss, headaches secondary to PTSD, GERD with Barrett's esophagus, and a deviated septum. The claim for right ear hearing loss is denied. Service connection is also granted for a left shoulder disability and asthma. Other issues remain pending.
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