The Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/hiatal hernia with intermittent chest pains and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 7346.,Entitlement to increased ratings for left upper extremity radiculopathy and right upper extremity radiculopathy remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/hiatal hernia with intermittent chest pains and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is rated at the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 7346, which corresponds to a 30 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)/Hiatal Hernia with Intermittent Chest Pains and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066118
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is likely due to his service-connected lumbar spine and radiculopathy conditions, with tramadol use possibly causing the condition by October 25, 2012. The effective date for ED will be remanded.,Due to the inextricably intertwined nature of the issues, including the need to determine if tramadol caused ED prior to August 30, 2013, the SMC issue is also remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy, finding that the evidence did not show severe incomplete paralysis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service connection claims for erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction have been denied due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his in-service exposure.,The remaining service connection claims (for bilateral feet, ankles, hip, wrist, cervical spine, upper extremity radiculopathy, psychiatric disorder, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension) are remanded for further development.
- Granted
An effective date of July 1, 2020 is granted for Total Disability Rating based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).,An effective date of July 1, 2020 is also granted for basic eligibility for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) due to permanent and total service-connected disabilities.
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