Denied
The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected GERD with gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia, as the evidence did not show a documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes due to the absence of documented esophageal strictures requiring treatment with dilatation, surgical correction, or PEG tube placement.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108515
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