The Board has granted increased evaluations for postoperative ventral hernia, postoperative adhesions of the peritoneum, onychomycosis of the toes, and sleep apnea syndrome. The appellant's claims are now rated at their maximum levels.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supported the need for higher ratings based on the severity of the disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative ventral hernia, Postoperative adhesions of the peritoneum, Onychomycosis of the toes, Sleep apnea syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2001
- Citation
- 0106610
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What this means for you
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