The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of subtotal gastrectomy for duodenal ulcer do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 40 percent, and his service-connected ventral hernia does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed moderate symptoms with episodes of epigastric disorder less frequent than severe disability. The veteran's weight was stable at around 132 to 134 pounds, but he experienced significant fluctuations when eating more meals per day. The small ventral hernia did not cause any functional impairment or need for a belt.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of subtotal gastrectomy for duodenal ulcer, ventral hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0322355
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