The Board has granted service connection for aphthous ulcers and remanded the initial rating claims for GERD with hiatal hernia and gastritis.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on a finding that the Veteran's aphthous ulcers began during active service. The initial compensable and excess of 10 percent disability ratings for GERD were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and lack of recent examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- aphthous ulcers, GERD with hiatal hernia and gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2024
- Citation
- 24004860
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