The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for cervical spine arthritis, left knee limitation of flexion, and left knee limitation of extension have been dismissed. The appeal for service connection for a right knee disability has also been dismissed.,Service connection for GERD is granted as the Veteran's current diagnosis aligns with her reported onset in service. Service connection for lower back disability is granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew her appeals for increased ratings and service connection for cervical spine arthritis, left knee limitation of flexion, left knee limitation of extension, and right knee disability.,There was no medical evidence to support a secondary service connection claim for GERD. The Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset and continuity of her symptomatology were considered credible.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine arthritis, Left knee limitation of flexion, Left knee limitation of extension, Right knee disability, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Lower back disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23052130
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