Granted
The Board granted service connection for a low back condition and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on evidence that these conditions began during active service.
The deciding factor: The benefit of the doubt rule was applied, as there was at least approximate balance in the medical opinions regarding the nexus to service.
- Claimed conditions
- low back condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095786
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