The Board denied an initial rating higher than 0 percent for Barrett's esophagus, as the evidence did not show dysplasia or esophageal stricture.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's Barrett's esophagus has not been manifested by dysplasia and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Barrett's esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25054213
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a new and relevant evidence to readjudicate the claim for Barrett's esophagus, and also granted an initial rating of 30 percent for GERD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for skin cancer, type II diabetes, hypertension, ulcerative colitis with polyps, stomach ulcers, Barrett's esophagus, and fatty liver to correct duty-to-assist errors.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis and remanded the claim for service connection for Barrett's esophagus to obtain an additional opinion.
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