The Veteran's residuals of a splenectomy are not shown to have been manifested by complications such as system infections with encapsulated bacteria, nor has it resulted in abnormal platelet counts. Therefore, the claim for an increased rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of evidence of systemic infections or abnormal platelet counts.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a splenectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1040206
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