The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent, effective February 10, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms are consistent with a 30 percent rating for hiatal hernia under Diagnostic Code 7346. Prior to July 21, 2022, his TDIU claim was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD symptoms are consistent with a 30 percent rating for hiatal hernia under Diagnostic Code 7346, which requires two or more of the symptoms associated with a 30 percent rating. The Board found that his symptoms met this criterion.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2024
- Citation
- A24074557
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What this means for you
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