The veteran's hepatic failure, status post liver transplant, is manifested by continuous heartburn, constant gastrointestinal irritation, constant fatigue, and depression. The Board finds a 100 percent schedular evaluation to be warranted based on the evidence of recurrent disabling episodes of several weeks duration, aggregating to three or more times a year, accompanied by disabling symptoms requiring rest therapy.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current disability picture is more nearly approximate to the schedular criteria required for a 100 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7345 than that required for a 60 percent evaluation due to recurrent episodes of several weeks duration, accompanied by disabling symptoms requiring rest therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatic failure, depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0015780
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to July 1, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. For TDIU, the Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities but his education and work experience were sufficient for sedentary or light labor employment.
- Granted
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to September 27, 2017. From September 27, 2017, the rating for depression increased to 70 percent.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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