The Veteran's hiatal hernia with acid reflux is currently rated at 60 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The appeal for an increased rating is denied.,Service connection for Huntington's disease has been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hiatal hernia with acid reflux did not result in severe impairment of health, which would warrant a higher rating. The symptoms were consistent with a 30 percent rating under DC 7346.,There is no evidence to support the claim that Huntington's disease was incurred or aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia with acid reflux, Huntington's disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22019802
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