The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hiatal hernia and lumbosacral strain, as well as his claim for service connection for cardiovascular disease. The decision also addressed Section 1151 benefits for thrombophlebitis and cellulitis of the left forearm and retroperitoneal bleeding of the psoas muscle, and temporary total ratings under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29 and 38 C.F.R. § 4.30.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's hiatal hernia did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his symptoms of pyrosis, regurgitation, substernal pain, and occasional nausea. The lumbosacral strain was rated as mild with no significant functional loss or additional disability.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia, lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2005
- Citation
- 0526482
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