Granted
The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, both related to the NSAIDs prescribed for the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on a nexus between the GERD and hypertension and the NSAIDs prescribed for the service-connected right knee degenerative joint disease, left knee degenerative joint disease with a Baker's cyst and meniscal tear residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099305
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