The veteran's service-connected hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease, diverticulosis, status post subtotal colectomy with fecal sparing of colocolic anastomosis and a history of hyperchlorhydria with constipation was evaluated as 60 percent disabling prior to September 20, 2001.,From September 20, 2001, the veteran's service-connected hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease, diverticulosis, status post subtotal colectomy with fecal sparing of colocolic anastomosis and a history of hyperchlorhydria with constipation was evaluated as 30 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms have decreased from prior to September 20, 2001, but do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease, diverticulosis, status post subtotal colectomy with fecal sparing of colocolic anastomosis, history of hyperchlorhydria with constipation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0318312
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