The Veteran's lung and esophageal cancer residuals are rated at 100% prior to January 1, 2008 and 30% thereafter. The Board found that the Veteran's esophageal cancer residuals meet criteria for a 30% rating beginning February 1, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's esophageal cancer residuals met the criteria for a 30% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346 (hiatal hernia) due to symptoms of epigastric distress, pyrosis, and regurgitation with considerable impairment of health.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper lung lobe cancer with scar and asbestosis, Esophageal cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1209036
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