The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's GERD symptoms were not productive of considerable or severe impairment of health and thus did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022343
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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