Partly granted
The veteran's initial rating for GERD and intestinal resection disability was denied for the period before April 28, 2015. An increased rating of 30 percent was granted for the period after April 28, 2015. The request for a higher rating for scars and an earlier effective date was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on the veteran's health and ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), residual disability from intestinal resection, scars, status post appendectomy and intestinal resection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25000516
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