The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, characterized as giardiasis and congenital malrotation of the large and small bowel, is granted an increased rating to 30 percent. The Veteran's recurrent incisional hernia is denied any increase in rating beyond 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s gastrointestinal disability has been shown to cause symptoms more nearly approximating severe diarrhea with more or less constant abdominal distress, warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 7319. The recurrent incisional hernia did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it was not well supported by a belt under ordinary conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- giardiasis, congenital malrotation of the large and small bowel
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18111670
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- Remanded (sent back)
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