The Board granted service connection for GERD, left wrist sprain, right knee strain, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The claim for an increased rating for generalized anxiety disorder with depressive disorder was denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on a finding that the Veteran's current disabilities began during active service or were related to in-service injuries. The denial of the increased rating claim was due to the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms not more closely approximating total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left wrist sprain, right knee strain, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107350
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