The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia was granted a rating of 10 percent, while other knee conditions and scars were denied higher ratings. TDIU was also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a 10 percent rating for GERD but not for the knee instability or patellofemoral syndrome due to limited impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia, instability, left knee, instability, right knee, right knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis and meniscal tear, left knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis and meniscal tear, limitation of extension, right knee, scar, right knee, scar, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25025285
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.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to a prohibited concurrent election under VA claims processing rules.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected left knee and right shoulder disabilities, along with compensation benefits awarded under 38 USC § 1151 for a right bicep detachment during shoulder surgery, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment from December 22, 2011 to December 11, 2016.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia, finding that the severity of the condition most closely approximates the criteria for a 30 percent disability evaluation.
- Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia, resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran.
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