The Veteran's residuals of MALT lymphoma, including a surgical scar and gastrointestinal complaints, are rated at 20 percent from September 1, 2008. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for the laparotomy scar.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate the presence of symptoms such as diarrhea or weight loss that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7308 for mild postgastrectomy syndrome, and no other residuals are noted in the record.
- Claimed conditions
- MALT lymphoma, gastric ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 2, 2012
- Citation
- 1226770
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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