The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD, effective March 17, 2022, and denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and fibromyalgia.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms prior to March 17, 2022, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating; however, from that date forward, his symptoms warranted a 30 percent rating. Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and fibromyalgia due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Allergic Rhinitis, Fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24072216
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for the Veteran's GERD, finding that his condition is productive of daily medications to control dysphagia and is otherwise asymptomatic.
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