The Board granted service connection for GERD, denied an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis, and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral flatfoot.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on the onset of GERD during service. The criteria for a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis were not met due to insufficient obstruction of nasal passages. A rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral flatfoot was denied as there was no evidence of marked deformity or other severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis, bilateral flatfoot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25031048
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine pain, allergic rhinitis, and recurrent yeast infections. The claims for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder and left knee pain were remanded.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pernicious anemia, and the Board dismissed both appeals.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the appellant does not have a documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, including whether there is any nasal obstruction or polyps.
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