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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