The veteran's claim for increased evaluation of GERD and duodenal ulcer disease was denied. The issue regarding the reopening of a neck injury with headaches claim is also denied, as new evidence does not establish that his current condition is related to service. Service connection for PTSD has been granted but an earlier effective date remains pending.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria and there is no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for residuals of a neck injury with headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease, duodenal ulcer disease, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0001668
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What this means for you
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