Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) as the evidence did not support a documented history of esophageal stricture(s) requiring daily medications to control dysphagia.
The deciding factor: A higher rating was not warranted under the amended criteria for DC 7206 due to the absence of a documented history of esophageal strictures or the need for daily medication.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25098978
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