The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War era.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had the requisite service in Southwest Asia and experienced persistent symptoms of GERD, meeting the criteria for service connection under 38 U.S.C. § 1117 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25051688
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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