The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is now rated at 60% effective from April 4, 2018.,There is no change in rating for the post-operative residuals of a right knee injury with degenerative changes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms were most approximate to the 60 percent disability rating for GERD as they affected his quality of life due to swallowing difficulties and sleep disturbances, warranting an increase.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) with hiatal hernia, Post-operative residuals of a right knee injury with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2020
- Citation
- 20072834
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