Sliding Hernia Hiatal

[mountain tyme]

My husband is 10% s/c for Gerds which we are seeking an increase evaluation based on medical evidence..

but,,he had an upper I-G done and it shows he has a sliding Hernia hiatal would that be secondary to Gerds..or would they rate that along with Gerds

thank you

MT

[rentalguy1]

They wouldn't be able to rate both due to pyramiding. They'll have to rate one or the other. It is better to have the GERD rated than the hiatal hernia, because GERD can lead to esophogeal cancer, which of course can kill you. If he died due to a SC condition, then you are entitled to DIC.

[Jim MAC]

My husband is 10% s/c for Gerds which we are seeking an increase evaluation based on medical evidence..

but,,he had an upper I-G done and it shows he has a sliding Hernia hiatal would that be secondary to Gerds..or would they rate that along with Gerds

thank you

MT

MT

I was originally rated at 10 percent for Gerd with a Hiatal hernia. I NOD it (useing the form letter Berta has) Listed my symptoms and was raised to 30 percent. I would NOD it in a heartbeat

Jim