The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for her gastro-duodenitis and irritable bowel syndrome with antral ulcer, hiatal hernia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, status post Nissen fundoplication, finding that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms of pain, occasional diarrhea, and hyperactive stomach were found to be consistent with a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346 for hiatal hernia. The Board noted that there was no evidence of severe impairment of health as required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- gastro-duodenitis, irritable bowel syndrome with antral ulcer, hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2008
- Citation
- 0826597
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Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for esophageal stricture and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to a failure to obtain a medical opinion regarding the latter condition. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining such an opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate development of her exposure history and lack of adequate medical opinions. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea have been withdrawn, and the claims are dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU rating is granted with an effective date of March 15, 2017.
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