The Veteran's GERD is granted a 30% rating, effective May 13, 2019. The TBI and posttraumatic migraine headaches are both granted increased ratings of 30%, but the right lower leg muscle injury and sleep apnea claims are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms meet the criteria for a 30% rating under DC 7206, effective May 13, 2019. The TBI residuals meet the criteria for a 30% rating under DC 8045, effective May 13, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Post traumatic brain injury (TBI), Right lower leg muscle injury, Left shoulder labral tear with surgical repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26012726
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Dupuytren's contracture of the left hand, right hand, and GERD is remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and failure to consider toxic exposure risk activities during service.
- Denied
The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent disabling, but the Board found that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that both conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lower back condition and sinusitis, respectively.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for bladder cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
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