The Board has determined that the veteran's gastrointestinal disease with partial gastrectomy and history of hiatal hernia does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent, and his abdominal wall hernia is rated at 20 percent. Both conditions are characterized as having mild to moderate symptoms.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran's gastrointestinal condition has been diagnosed with mild postgastrectomy syndrome without significant weight loss or severe manifestations, warranting a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 7308. The abdominal wall hernia is characterized as small and not well-supported by a belt, qualifying for a 20% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7339.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disease with partial gastrectomy and history of hiatal hernia, abdominal wall hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0118205
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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