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
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