The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected hiatal hernia with esophageal reflux, chronic diarrhea, and dumping syndrome do not render him unemployable due to his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were controlled by medications and he was able to maintain employment despite his gastrointestinal issues. His other conditions did not significantly impact his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- Hiatal hernia with esophageal reflux, Chronic diarrhea, Dumping syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2003
- Citation
- 0307466
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