The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, and his GERD and hiatal hernia are rated at 30 percent. The higher ratings for both conditions were granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms of pain and functional loss in his right shoulder warranted a rating of 20 percent under DC 5201, while his GERD and hiatal hernia symptoms met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 7399-7346.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder rotator cuff injury, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2024
- Citation
- 24005265
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