Granted
The veteran is granted a 30% rating for GERD and service connection for respiratory symptoms including chronic dry cough.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate the criteria for a 30 percent rating with symptoms listed in the 30 percent criteria that are productive of considerable impairment of health.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), signs or symptoms involving the respiratory system, including chronic dry cough
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004079
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