Partly granted
The veteran's initial disability rating for GERD was increased to 60%, but a separate rating for psychiatric issues secondary to GERD was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of GERD symptoms and the principle of pyramiding ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acquired psychiatric disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005534
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