The veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia are currently rated as 30 percent disabling, effective from the date of his grant. The residuals of a postoperative inguinal hernia have been rated at 10 percent prior to December 15, 2005, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter.,The veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia meet the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7346. The residuals of his postoperative inguinal hernia have not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to December 15, 2005.
The deciding factor: The veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia meet the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7346. The residuals of his postoperative inguinal hernia have not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to December 15, 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Hiatal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0705420
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