The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and tension headaches, finding that both conditions had their onset during the Veteran's active duty service.
The deciding factor: The weight of the evidence supported the Veteran's competent and credible statements regarding the onset and continuation of his symptoms, and service treatment records showing an in-service report of frequent indigestion and stomach problems for GERD, and occasional headaches during service for tension headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Tension Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25091826
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