The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of GERD with nausea was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7346. The Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss and unspecified mood disorder (claimed as PTSD and somatic symptom disorder) are remanded due to inadequate development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD with nausea was rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating under Diagnostic Code 7346. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were not persistent or severe enough to warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with nausea, Memory loss, Unspecified mood disorder (claimed as PTSD and somatic symptom disorder)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066488
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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