The Board granted initial disability ratings of 30 percent for GERD, and increased ratings to 20 percent from September 10, 2024, for left and right knee limitations of extension. The TDIU was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD resulted in considerable impairment of health, while the knee disabilities met the criteria for severe lateral instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Left Knee Severe Lateral Instability, Right Knee Severe Lateral Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25008174
What this means for you
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