The Board granted service connection for GERD and a 30 percent rating for headaches, but denied service connection for sinusitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a diagnosis of sinusitis, while the Veteran's reported symptoms were more consistent with allergic rhinitis. For GERD, the onset in active service was established, and there was no conflicting medical opinion regarding its origin. The headaches met the criteria for a 30 percent rating based on their frequency and impact.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25101519
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