The Board denied an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 30 percent disability rating for GERD with IBS, as it was determined that there was no factual basis to support an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an increase in disability prior to November 22, 2017, which is when the Veteran's intent to file for an increased rating claim was received by VA.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25057141
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The appeal seeking restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for GERD with IBS was denied as the evidence showed an actual improvement in the condition.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted a rating of 60 percent for GERD with IBS effective March 28, 2022, and an earlier effective date of March 28, 2022, for the grant of basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD with IBS, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
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