The Veteran's GERD was granted service connection and an effective date of July 15, 2013 is assigned.,Service connection for the right shoulder disability, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, cervical strain, and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) were all granted with effective dates of July 15, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD was diagnosed during active service and is considered a current disability.,Service connection for the right shoulder disability, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, cervical strain, and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) were granted based on evidence of their existence prior to July 15, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- GERD, Right Shoulder Disability, Left Ankle Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain, Cervical Strain, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19159347
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