The Board granted service connection for a ventral hernia as secondary to service-connected ulcer disease with gastrectomy and vagotomy, effective May 1, 1996. A separate evaluation of 20% was assigned for the ventral hernia. The veteran's low back disability remains at 40%. Service connection for status post vagotomy is denied.
The deciding factor: The RO granted service connection for a ventral hernia as secondary to service-connected ulcer disease with gastrectomy and vagotomy, effective May 1, 1996. The veteran's low back disability remains at 40%. Service connection for status post vagotomy is denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Ventral hernia, Tender surgical scar, post gastrectomy, Status post vagotomy
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 21, 2001
- Citation
- 0108347
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of a ventral hernia is denied. The extension beyond December 31, 2019, of a temporary total rating (TTR) based on hospitalization for PTSD is also denied. A rating in excess of 70% for PTSD from January 1, 2020 to November 6, 2025 is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a ventral hernia, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including TBI, psychiatric disabilities, cervical and lumbar spine issues, knee strains, shoulder and wrist conditions, and a ventral hernia. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and the current presence of related disabilities.
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