The Board denied increased ratings for esophageal reflux and ocular migraines, finding that the current ratings of 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively, adequately reflect the veteran's disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity or frequency of symptoms, which were within the scope of the currently assigned ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal reflux, ocular migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0008004
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0008004.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ocular migraines, left knee condition, and right knee condition due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The AOJ is instructed to consider the merits of these claims.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been dismissed as the grant of service connection for chronic post-traumatic headaches and ocular migraines, which are secondary to service-connected TBI with PTSD and major depressive disorder, was granted in a June 2024 rating decision effective January 30, 2024.
- Denied
The Veteran's employment during the appeal period was full-time and his income exceeded the poverty threshold, making him unable to establish marginal employment. Therefore, he is not entitled to a TDIU.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for Barrett's esophagus, skin cancer, and ocular migraines as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.