The veteran's service-connected hiatal hernia and esophagitis with Barrett's esophagus are currently rated at 10 percent, but the VA has determined that a higher 30 percent evaluation is warranted based on persistent symptoms of epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, regurgitation, and substernal or arm/shoulder pain.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's hiatal hernia and esophagitis with Barrett's esophagus met the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation based on his persistent symptoms of epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, regurgitation, and substernal or arm/shoulder pain.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia, esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0844861
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's prostate disability. The claims for esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus remain denied.
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