Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrates that the Veteran's GERD manifests recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than two times per year, and there is no evidence of recurrent or refractory esophageal strictures requiring more frequent treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107214
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