The veteran's claim for an increased rating of hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis has been granted, but the RO needs to schedule a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.
The deciding factor: The veteran requested a Board hearing and provided representation by Elie Halpern. The case is now remanded due to this request.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2007
- Citation
- 0734524
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective June 5, 2020.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since June 2019, leading to a TDIU effective from June 4, 2020.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since February 24, 2014. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective February 24, 2014.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU since January 13, 2003, due to his service-connected disabilities making him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
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