Partly granted
The Board restored the 10 percent rating for GERD, denied increased ratings for other conditions, and remanded service connection claims.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the GERD rating was improper due to insufficient evidence supporting a change in condition after less than five years. Other claims were denied based on lack of sufficient evidence showing entitlement to higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Unspecified Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorder with Unspecified Depressive Disorder, Cervical Spine Issues with Degeneration and Bulging Discs, Mild Narrowing of L4-L5 and L5-S1 Discs with Degenerative Joint Disease (Low Back), Upper Extremity Scars, Skin Condition to Include Removal of Cyst and Skin Tags (Also Claimed as Fungal Condition), Eye Disorder, Left Testicular Condition (Also Claimed as Vasectomy and Embolism)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108183
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