The Veteran's service-connected Barrett's esophagus with cholecystitis and IBS, status post Nissan fundoplication & gastric resection was not found to warrant a higher than 50 percent rating. The claim for TDIU due to the combined effect of multiple disabilities was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s service-connected Barrett's esophagus with cholecystitis and IBS did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346. The cumulative effect of multiple disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Barrett's esophagus with cholecystitis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Status post Nissan fundoplication and gastric resection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19103795
What this means for you
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