Granted
The veteran's disability rating for GERD was increased to 60% due to severe symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's reports of symptoms credible and compelling, leading to a determination of severe impairment of health.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002621
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