The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, headaches, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while denying service connection for gastroenteritis. The rating assigned was 10 percent for left ankle scars and 20 percent for bilateral dry eye syndrome with pinguecula.
The deciding factor: The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and headaches based on in-service onset and current symptoms, as well as the chronicity of these conditions under VA regulations. For GERD, the Board found evidence of in-service onset and ongoing symptoms to support a grant of service connection. The denial of service connection for gastroenteritis was due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or functional impairment related to it.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastroenteritis, hypertension, rhinitis, sinusitis, left ankle degenerative arthritis, left ankle scars, status post left wrist surgery with residual pain, bilateral dry eye syndrome with pinguecula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011531
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