The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of his postoperative residuals of a gastrectomy and vagotomy, currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical records showed mild manifestations of post-gastrectomy syndrome without significant weight loss or anemia, which did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of a gastrectomy and vagotomy, Gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 25, 2001
- Citation
- 0119358
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What this means for you
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