The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for GERD but denied an initial disability rating greater than 10 percent for right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the median nerve.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms, including epigastric distress and substernal pain, were found to be considerable in impairment of health, warranting a 30 percent rating. However, there was insufficient evidence to support a higher or additional rating for the neuropathy condition.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with gastritis and esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25025810
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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