The Veteran's service-connected residuals of shell fragment wound to the abdomen, colon, small intestine, and liver are characterized by recurrent ventral hernias that have required two surgeries. The disability warrants a 40% rating under DC 7339.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's recurrent ventral hernias meet the criteria for a 40% rating under DC 7339 as they are large and not well-supported by a belt.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of shell fragment wound of the abdomen, residuals of shell fragment wound of the chest, residuals of shell fragment wound to the heart area
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2011
- Citation
- 1113506
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