The Board has granted increased evaluations for the veteran's hiatal hernia and scars, but denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his hearing loss. The hiatal hernia is currently rated as 10 percent disabling due to symptoms including pyrosis (heartburn) and substernal chest pain. The scars are rated at 10 percent due to tenderness on palpation. The veteran's hearing loss, however, does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran has been treated for hiatal hernia with symptoms of pyrosis and substernal chest pain, which is considered considerable impairment of health warranting a 10 percent rating. The scars are rated at 10 percent due to tenderness on palpation. For hearing loss, the veteran's sensorineural hearing in his left ear was assessed as level I, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Hiatal Hernia, Scars (post-operative lipoma removal), Hearing Loss of the Left Ear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 9, 2000
- Citation
- 0015381
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