The veteran's service-connected post-gastrectomy syndrome is manifested by frequent symptoms of indigestion, vomiting and dumping syndrome resulting in weight fluctuation, early night awakening, and interference with activities of daily living; his overall disability more closely approximates severe post-gastrectomy syndrome. The Board finds that the maximum 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7308 is warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms have progressively worsened over time, including frequent episodes of indigestion and vomiting, which interfere with his activities of daily living and sleep pattern.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal gastric reflux, possible gastritis, marginal ulcer, post subtotal gastrectomy with gastrojejunostomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0635802
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