GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) VA disability rating criteria

The VA rates GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) under 38 CFR 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7206. Below are the schedular rating levels exactly as written in the rating schedule.

Rating levels

• 10%

  Documented history of esophageal stricture(s) that requires daily medications to control dysphagia, otherwise asymptomatic.

• 30%

  Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year.

• 50%

  Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia requiring at least one of: dilatation 3 or more times per year; dilatation using steroids at least once per year; or esophageal stent placement.

• 80%

  Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia with at least one of aspiration, undernutrition, or substantial weight loss, plus treatment with either surgical correction or a percutaneous esophago-gastrointestinal (PEG) tube.

Educational only and not a guarantee of any rating or outcome. The criteria above are quoted from the VA rating schedule; your actual rating depends on a C&P exam and the evidence in your file, and the VA makes the final decision. This is not medical or legal advice.