The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, which is the maximum available under current regulations. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,For his teeth erosion and gum line decay, the Veteran seeks a compensable rating (at least 10 percent). However, the evidence does not support this claim as he does not have all upper and lower anterior teeth missing, which is required for a compensable rating under current regulations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms are rated based on Diagnostic Code 7346, with his condition meeting criteria for a 10 percent disability rating. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were not severe enough to meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For his teeth erosion and gum line decay, the evidence showed significant tooth loss but did not demonstrate all upper or lower anterior teeth missing, which is required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 9913.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Tooth Erosion and Gum Line Decay
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24054795
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation A24054795.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's IBS with GERD was granted an initial 60 percent rating. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and development.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected IBS and GERD, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.