Partly granted

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD and granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral ureterolithiasis.

The deciding factor: For GERD, the appellant's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. For bilateral ureterolithiasis, the severity and manifestations more nearly approximated frequent attacks of colic requiring catheter drainage.

Claimed conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bilateral Ureterolithiasis
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: November 4, 2025
Citation: A25095881

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