The veteran's esophageal dysfunction with reflux is now rated at 30% effective January 7, 2005. His scar of the lumbar region from a gunshot wound remains at 10%. The right knee disability has been increased to 30% for the period beginning January 7, 2005.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's esophageal dysfunction with reflux warranted an increase to 30% effective January 7, 2005 based on his symptoms and physical examination findings. The scar of the lumbar region from a gunshot wound continues at 10%. For the right knee disability, the VA found it warranted a 30% rating beginning January 7, 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Esophageal Dysfunction with Reflux"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0618431
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