The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his postoperative ruptured left pectoralis major muscle prior to April 11, 2011 was granted. Service connection for esophagitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia were also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of a ruptured left pectoralis major muscle have been consistent since the inception of his claim, warranting a 20% rating prior to April 11, 2011. Service connection was established for esophagitis and GERD with hiatal hernia.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative ruptured left pectoralis major muscle, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1416878
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