A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach pushes through the diaphragm — the muscle under your lungs that helps you breathe. Hernias occur when a muscle wall weakens, allowing tissue or an organ to push through. Most hernias happen in the abdomen, but a hiatal hernia is different because it affects the area where your stomach meets your esophagus. That’s why it’s rated differently by VA and often causes symptoms like reflux and swallowing issues. 📬 Get more VA rating tips in our free V.
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A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach pushes through the diaphragm — the muscle under your lungs that helps you breathe. Hernias occur when a muscle wall weakens, allowing tissue or an organ to push through. Most hernias happen in the abdomen, but a hiatal hernia is different because it affects the area where your stomach meets your esophagus. That’s why it’s rated differently by VA and often causes symptoms like reflux and swallowing issues. 📬 Get more VA rating tips in our free V.
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