The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD with Barrett's esophagus and denied an effective date prior to May 23, 2024, for a 10 percent rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year or symptoms documented by pathological diagnosis with high grade or low grade dysplasia to warrant a higher rating during the period on appeal.

Claimed conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) with Barrett's esophagus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095478

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