The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease was granted service connection as it had its onset during active duty and he has experienced continuous symptoms since separation. The other issues were remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s GERD met the criteria for service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303(d) as it had its onset during active duty and he has experienced continuous symptoms since separation.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Left shoulder disability, Cervical spine disability, Thoracolumbar spine disability, Bilateral pes planus, Sinus condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19126662
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.
What you can do next
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