The Veteran's service-connected residuals of gall bladder removal surgery, including dumping syndrome, were found to be manifested by severe symptoms prior to June 26, 2013. After June 26, 2013, the disability was found to be manifested by moderate symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports and treatment records indicated that the Veteran's service-connected residuals of gall bladder removal surgery were associated with severe symptoms prior to June 26, 2013, and moderate symptoms after this date.
- Claimed conditions
- Dumping syndrome, Gall Bladder Removal Surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1401715
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