Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request for a separate rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that there was no evidence of a separate disability and that the criteria for a separate rating were not met.
The deciding factor: The May 2024 VA examination did not identify esophageal stricture or other findings required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7206. The Veteran's symptoms, as documented, did not meet the criteria for a separate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088653
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