The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected hiatal hernia with gastritis, as his condition did not warrant a higher rating based on the symptoms described.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's hiatal hernia with gastritis was productive of considerable impairment of health but did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia with gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2005
- Citation
- 0517940
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, including those related to presumed Agent Orange exposure.
- Granted
The Veteran's effective date for SMC based on housebound status is granted as of June 15, 2010. This decision was inferred from the evidence showing that the Veteran met criteria for SMC at this time.
- Denied
The Veteran's hiatal hernia with gastritis has not been productive of symptoms that warrant a higher initial rating than the current 10 percent. The Board finds no provision for an increased evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at an RO in Nevada. The case will be returned to the Board after any necessary development.
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