Denied
The Board denied service connection for GERD and an initial compensable rating for migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a current disability or characteristic prostrating attacks.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied due to a lack of evidence supporting a current disability or characteristic prostrating attacks, which are required for a compensable rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107776
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