Partly granted
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine disability and PTSD were denied. The veteran was granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and a 30 percent rating for GERD.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including VA examinations and the Veteran's lay statements.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, migraine headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25000622
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