The Board has determined that a higher rating of 30 percent for the residuals of gallbladder removal is warranted since December 6, 1994. The veteran's condition was productive of severe symptoms including right upper quadrant pain and nausea after eating spicy foods.
The deciding factor: The veteran experienced severe symptoms such as right upper quadrant pain and nausea after eating spicy foods from December 1994 onwards, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of removal of the gallbladder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0614631
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