The Veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia, with IBS, status post cholecystectomy have been rated at a maximum of 60 percent since March 12, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported severe symptoms including vomiting, pain, and regurgitation that persisted despite medical treatment and surgery. The Board found symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health warranting the highest schedular rating under DC 7346.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Hiatal hernia, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2018
- Citation
- 1800496
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