The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for residuals of an appendectomy was denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. The TDIU claim was also denied due to his service-connected disabilities not precluding substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's appendectomy residuals did not manifest any symptoms that would warrant a compensable rating under VA regulations, and his other service-connected conditions do not prevent him from engaging in substantial gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Appendectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2004
- Citation
- 0406847
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