The Veteran's GERD with a hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus, gastric ulcer, and gastritis is rated at 30 percent effective February 21, 2012.,Service connection for migraines and recurrent strep throat are granted. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to service-connected asthma on an aggravation basis, is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms have been found to more closely approximate the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating.,Service connection was established based on credible evidence showing that the Veteran experienced headaches in and since service. The Board found that his migraines began during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus, gastric ulcer, and gastritis"}, {"condition_name":"Migraines","exposure_basis":null,"service_connection_theory":"direct","is_pact_act":false}, {"condition_name":"Recurrent strep throat","exposure_basis":null,"service_connection_theory":"direct","is_pact_act":false}, {"condition_name":"Obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to service-connected asthma on an aggravation basis","exposure_basis":null,"service_connection_theory":"aggravation","is_pact_act":false}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19126802
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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