The VA has increased the rating for the veteran's service-connected stomach disorder to 60 percent, effective from March 4, 2003. The veteran's hiatal hernia with reflux is also rated as part of his stomach disability.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's hiatal hernia with reflux was associated with his service-connected stomach disorder and therefore included in the rating for his overall stomach disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Disorder, Sinusitis, Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2003
- Citation
- 0321046
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