The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection was granted, with a 20 percent rating assigned effective August 5, 2008. He is entitled to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance since January 1, 2009.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's appendectomy residuals increased in severity after November 6, 2007, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Appendectomy residuals, Intraperitoneal adhesions, Small bowel resection, Enterocutaneous fistula
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1124879
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a disability evaluation of 20 percent for lumbar spine strain residuals prior to February 10, 2020, and entitlement to TDIU. The rating in excess of 20 percent on and after February 10, 2020, for the same condition was denied.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy, left and right knee arthritis, small bowel resection, abdominal scars, and abdominal surgical scar, have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. As a result, TDIU is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records related to the Veteran's appendectomy residuals. The claim for a compensable rating for these residuals is also being remanded.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected gastrointestinal disabilities, including GERD, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, and small bowel resection, did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent. The evidence did not show symptoms more closely approximating severe impairment of health.
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