The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for residuals of histiocytic lymphoma of the stomach, finding that his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms did not include circulatory symptoms after meals or diarrhea and weight loss, which are required for a higher initial rating under Diagnostic Code 7308.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of histiocytic lymphoma of the stomach (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), pulmonary emboli, chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities, gastrointestinal complaints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1046890
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- Denied
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