The veteran was granted a 60% disability rating for GERD from July 28, 2010 to September 21, 2023. The issue of an increased rating for mechanical lumbar strain was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's severe symptoms of GERD, including dysphagia, pyrosis, reflux, regurgitation, substernal arm/shoulder pain, frequent sleep disturbances, and vomiting.

Claimed conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), mechanical lumbar strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

60%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

25000963

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