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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0600844
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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