The Board granted service connection for migraines, hypertension, GERD, cervical strain, and left hip condition as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, insomnia disorder, panic disorder, lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether there exists a nexus between the Veteran's migraines, hypertension, GERD, cervical strain, and left hip condition and his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder or lumbar spine disability. Dr. S.B.'s medical opinions are entitled to significant probative weight.

Claimed conditions

migraines, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cervical strain, left hip condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

November 25, 2025

Citation

A25102172

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