The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) was denied as there is no evidence that GERD began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis/allergies was denied because the pre-existing condition of allergic rhinitis did not worsen beyond its natural progression due to military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that GERD began during active service and is not related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's pre-existing allergic rhinitis was not aggravated by his military service as there is no clear medical opinion showing aggravation beyond its natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), sinusitis/ allergies
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2026
- Citation
- A26005087
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