The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain since August 20, 2018, has been withdrawn.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted.,Service connection for right shoulder condition, including dislocation, pain, and surgery, is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew the appeal of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain since August 20, 2018, at a hearing.,VA treatment records show the Veteran has a current diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease and has been treated for this condition since 2006. The private medical opinion supports that her GERD is related to service exposure in Iraq.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition was caused by an injury sustained during active service, including lifting heavy equipment while serving as a fueler. A private medical opinion supports the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right shoulder condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2026
- Citation
- A26014619
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