The veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia are manifested by increased symptoms if he forgets to take his medications, require use of medications three times daily, and are manifested by persistent regurgitation, dysphagia, eructation, and the need to sleep in an elevated position. The Board finds that a 30 percent evaluation is warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia meets the criteria for a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346, but resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran, a 30% evaluation is warranted due to persistent regurgitation and difficulty swallowing.
- Claimed conditions
- GERD with hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0814178
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