The Veteran's service-connected post gastrectomy syndrome is characterized by heartburn, diarrhea, stomach and intestinal discomfort, nausea, dumping syndrome, osteopenia, weight loss, malabsorption syndrome, and iron deficiency. The Board finds that the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation have been met.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran's post gastrectomy syndrome to be severe and associated with symptoms such as nausea, sweating, circulatory disturbance after meals, diarrhea, hypoglycemic symptoms, weight loss, malnutrition, and anemia. The severity of his service-connected disability was evidenced by osteopenia and increased hypoglycemic episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Gastrectomy Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2012
- Citation
- 1213904
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's post gastrectomy syndrome is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability, including any impact on his heart and occupational functioning.
- Granted
The Veteran's gastric disorder, which includes hiatal hernia and post-gastrectomy syndrome with symptoms of pain, vomiting, and weight loss, is rated at 60 percent effective October 9, 2012. The Board also granted a TDIU effective October 9, 2012.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for post gastrectomy syndrome, finding that the veteran's symptoms of dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea on almost daily basis meet the criteria for this disability.
- Denied
The veteran's post gastrectomy syndrome was not shown to have produced severe disability, such as malnutrition and anemia. Therefore, his claim for a higher evaluation is denied.
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