The Board granted an increased rating of 40 percent for a postoperative appendectomy and umbilical hernia repair, effective from May 1, 1993. Attorney fees are eligible based on past-due benefits resulting from this decision.
The deciding factor: The RO determined that the veteran's claim was granted with an increased rating of 40 percent for postoperative appendectomy and umbilical hernia repair, effective from May 1, 1993.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative appendectomy, umbilical hernia repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0003845
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination. The Veteran is currently service connected for PTSD, L5-S1 diskectomy, left fifth finger injury, and appendectomy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded both issues due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence, including a change in disability ratings that may affect SMC eligibility.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several cases due to the receipt of additional medical evidence. The Veteran is required to provide information about all healthcare providers who have treated him for his disabilities, and VA will attempt to obtain these records.
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