The Veteran's headaches are not related to service, except for those already compensated by her fibromyalgia rating. The Veteran's GERD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on persistent symptoms. Her fibromyalgia and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) appeals have been withdrawn.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran’s headaches were related to service, except as part of her already compensated fibromyalgia rating. The Veteran's GERD was rated based on persistent symptoms but did not meet criteria for higher ratings due to severe impairment of health or other specific manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches, GERD, fibromyalgia, acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), polycystic ovarian syndrome with dysmenorrhea and menometrorrhagia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 12, 2018
- Citation
- 18118257
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