The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been granted. The left humerus fracture is now rated at a maximum of 20 percent, the hiatal hernia/GERD at a maximum of 10 percent, and the right knee disorder and chronic diarrhea are both reopened to be further evaluated.
The deciding factor: The new evidence submitted since October 1986 has provided sufficient information to reopen service connection for the right knee disorder and chronic diarrhea. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been granted based on the current medical findings and diagnostic codes applicable to his conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Humerus Fracture, Hiatal Hernia with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), Respiratory Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19115837
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