The Board denied service connection for GERD and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a low back condition, but granted separate 10 percent ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the sciatic nerve from January 18, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran experiences bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to his low back condition, but there is no competent evidence of GERD or other service-connected conditions that would warrant a higher rating for the low back condition.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), low back condition, right lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the sciatic nerve, right knee condition, left knee condition, right hip condition, left hip condition, headache condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062818
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pernicious anemia, and the Board dismissed both appeals.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the appellant does not have a documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right shoulder arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, right hip condition, left hip condition, low back disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, as there was no evidence of in-service injury or illness related to these conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the claims for an initial compensable disability rating for right inguinal hernia surgery and service connection for a low back disability, as well as remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and entitlement to an increased rating for hypertension.
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