The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, however diagnosed and claimed as PTSD, is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran's GERD was manifested by symptoms of reflux and nausea, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, however diagnosed and claimed as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24078797
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to September 16, 2024 and noncompensable thereafter. The Board found the evidence against finding that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating.
- 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.
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