The Veteran's GERD and skin disability were found to be service-connected, with the GERD being presumed due to pre-existing conditions aggravated by active duty service.
The deciding factor: Private medical records documented a history of GERD dating back to at least 1991. The Veteran sought treatment for GERD symptoms during his period of active duty from October 2001 to October 2002, with the condition appearing to worsen during this time.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), Skin disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1542007
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- Granted
The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent since May 2023. The Board has granted an initial rating of 60 percent for the condition, effective from May 19, 2024.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection of sinusitis is dismissed. The appeals for cervical spine disability, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, GERD, and migraine disability are remanded.
- Denied
The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to a 5% rate effective November 1, 2016 was proper due to his incarceration for more than 60 days following conviction of a felony offense. The appeal is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is being remanded due to an error in the AOJ decision and a need for a hearing.
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