The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for postgastrectomy syndrome, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate symptoms of nausea and diarrhea but no severe manifestations such as hypoglycemic symptoms or weight loss with malnutrition.
- Claimed conditions
- postgastrectomy syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0600844
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The veteran's postgastrectomy syndrome was rated at 20 percent from February 8, 1999 to August 20, 2003. From August 21, 2003 onwards, the rating was increased to 40 percent.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's postgastrectomy syndrome does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as it is currently manifested by complaints of epigastric distress without evidence of diarrhea or weight loss.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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