Granted
The Board granted an initial 60 percent rating for GERD, finding that the evidence was approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's GERD met or more nearly approximated severe impairment of health during the entire period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed frequent and severe symptoms of GERD, including heartburn, acid reflux, regurgitation, dysphagia, and sleep disturbances, which significantly impacted the Veteran's daily life and overall health.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009168
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