The veteran's gastrointestinal disability is currently manifested by subjective complaints but no objective clinical evidence supports higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes. The current evaluation of 40% remains appropriate based on his symptoms and findings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are consistent with a moderate impairment rather than severe impairment, which is required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrectomy, vagotomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2001
- Citation
- 0115952
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's death was due to alcoholic cirrhosis and alcohol abuse, which is not service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not cause or contribute substantially to his death.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a gastrectomy was denied by the Board, with the decision being remanded to the Providence, Rhode Island RO for further action.
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