The Veteran's GERD and bilateral conjunctivitis with history of dry eye syndrome are rated as noncompensable, while the Veteran is granted a compensable rating for his PFB. The IVDS, epididymitis, and right inguinal hernia issues have been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support ratings in excess of the currently assigned noncompensable evaluations for GERD and bilateral conjunctivitis with history of dry eye syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bilateral Conjunctivitis with History of Dry Eye Syndrome, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS), Epididymitis, Right Inguinal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24037509
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- Dismissed
The appeal to revise the effective date for a 50% disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is dismissed because the July 2024 proposed rating decision was not an appealable determination.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for PFB is denied as the condition did not manifest through scarring or disfigurement during the appeal period.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to July 29, 2024. The GERD rating remains at 30 percent disabled but no higher.
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