The Veteran's hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis, and Barrett's esophagus have been rated at 10 percent since March 1997. The July 2009 VA examination report indicates that the Veteran has difficulty swallowing solid food due to an upper esophageal stricture, which warrants a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7203.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows significant impairment in swallowing solid food, consistent with a severe stricture (esophageal obstruction) as per Diagnostic Code 7203.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1007612
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- Remanded (sent back)
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