The Veteran's hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective June 5, 2020.
The deciding factor: VA examinations noted persistently recurrent epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, regurgitation, substernal and shoulder pain, sleep disturbance, nausea, and the need for medication to control symptoms. These findings supported a 30 percent rating under DC 7346.
- Claimed conditions
- hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26032816
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