Granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 60 percent for GERD with IBS, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were productive of severe impairment of health.
The deciding factor: The record shows considerable impairment to health due to persistently recurring epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, reflux, regurgitation, pain, and sleep disturbance, impacting activities of daily living and employment.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009197
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