The Veteran was granted a 60 percent rating for GERD with hiatal hernia and cholecystectomy, but the increased rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms more nearly approximated severe impairment of health, warranting a 60 percent rating; however, his right knee patellofemoral syndrome did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia and cholecystectomy, Right knee patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24001288
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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