The veteran's service connection claim for GERD, ulcer, and H. Pylori is granted. The appeal for a higher rating for migraine headaches is granted to a 30 percent disability rating. The appeal for a higher rating for bilateral hallux valgus with degenerative arthritis is denied. The appeal for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis is denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service records show treatment for GERD, H. Pylori, and ulcer symptoms during his military service. His current medical evidence supports these diagnoses. For the migraine headaches, the VA examiner noted characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once a month over several months, warranting a 30 percent disability rating. The veteran's bilateral hallux valgus with degenerative arthritis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it is not equivalent to amputation or resection of the metatarsal head.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), H. Pylori, Ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0510668
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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