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DC 7206Digestive System38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7206

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

VA disability rating criteria for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) under Diagnostic Code 7206. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 80% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Symptoms controlled by dietary modifications or antacids.

Note: DC 7206 was established as a distinct diagnostic code effective May 2024, separating GERD from DC 7346 (Hiatal Hernia). A 0% rating establishes service connection when symptoms are fully controlled.

10%Disability Rating

Two or more of the symptoms for the 30 percent evaluation of less severity.

30%Disability Rating

Persistently recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm or shoulder pain, productive of considerable impairment of health.

50%Disability Rating

Symptoms of pain, vomiting, material weight loss and hematemesis or melena with moderate anemia; or; other symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health.

80%Disability Rating

Intractable GERD requiring surgical intervention, resulting in persistent complications such as stricture, Barrett esophagus, or chronic aspiration.

Note: The 80% tier reflects severe post-surgical complications. Barrett esophagus is a pre-malignant condition requiring ongoing surveillance. Chronic aspiration may result in secondary pulmonary conditions.

Secondary Conditions

3 known secondary conditions linked to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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