The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated those required for a 60 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms were found to be frequent and pervasive, significantly impacting his health, warranting a 60 percent rating under the former criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25031782
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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