The veteran's initial evaluations for gastroparesis and benign skin growths with a tender and painful scar of the right hand have been granted, with an effective date of August 12, 1997.
The deciding factor: Gastroparesis was found to be manifested by no more than continuous moderate manifestations including periodic vomiting, nausea, and pain. The veteran's skin condition resulted in a tender and painful scar on the right hand that affected her daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroparesis, benign skin growths with a tender and painful scar of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2001
- Citation
- 0111820
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