Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of higher ratings for migraines and GERD, as well as eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms were severe enough to warrant higher ratings from February 25, 2022, which is the day following her separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25089978
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