GERD
GERD is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7346 in the Digestive System category. Maximum rating: 60%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | Symptoms of pain, vomiting, material weight loss and hematemesis or melena with moderate anemia; or other symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health |
| 30% | Persistently recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm or shoulder pain, productive of considerable impairment of health |
| 10% | Two or more symptoms of pyrosis, regurgitation, arm or shoulder pain, weight loss, with recurrent epigastric distress |
Important Notes
Rated by analogy to DC 7346 (Hiatal Hernia) per 38 CFR ยง 4.114
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.
Review the rating criteria for DC 7346 to understand what symptoms warrant higher ratings.