Denied
The Board denied an increased disability rating for GERD and service connection for a dental disability, including receding gum line with gum grafting dental procedure and frenectomy, for compensation purposes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims as it was found that his GERD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and he did not have any current dental problems subject to compensation under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Receding gum line with gum grafting dental procedure and frenectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25104104
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