The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations were granted, with a 20 percent evaluation assigned for residuals of splenectomy and postoperative ventral hernia. Separate compensable evaluations were also granted for residual scars from shrapnel wounds.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports supported the current ratings based on the severity of the Veteran's disabilities as currently evaluated.
- Claimed conditions
- splenectomy, postoperative ventral hernia, residual scar from laparotomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2012
- Citation
- 1227944
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What this means for you
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