The Board found that the veteran's low back disorder did not have its onset in service or pre-existed service and was permanently worsened therein. The claim for GERD was denied as it is not a condition related to service connection. The initial compensable rating for migraine headaches was granted.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of chronic low back disorder within one year post-service, nor did the veteran have DJD or DDD diagnosed and rated at a compensable level within that timeframe.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0633301
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