Partly granted
The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted an initial rating of 60 percent, while his pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is denied a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms, including pain, vomiting, and moderate anemia, meet the criteria for a 60 percent rating. The PFB does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008530
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