An effective date of December 17, 2021, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). An effective date of October 25, 2020, but no earlier, for the evaluation of hypertensive heart disease at 100 percent disabling. An effective date of October 25, 2020, but no earlier, for the evaluation of supraventricular arrhythmia (supraventricular tachycardia) at 10 percent disabling.,An increased rating higher than 10 percent for supraventricular arrhythmia is denied. An increased rating higher than 10 percent for GERD with IBS is denied. A compensable rating for left chest wall scar is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including GERD and IBS, were granted effective December 17, 2021, based on the receipt of his Intent to File. The effective date for the evaluation of hypertensive heart disease was set at October 25, 2020, due to a worsening within one year prior to the claim being filed. An earlier effective date is not warranted as there is no evidence of an increase in disability prior to this date.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24041362
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