The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for Barrett's esophagus with cholecystitis and IBS, status post Nissan fundoplication and gastric resection was denied. The Board found that the current 50 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability. Additionally, TDIU was granted due to the cumulative effect of multiple service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate symptoms warranting a higher than 50 percent rating for Barrett's esophagus with cholecystitis and IBS, status post Nissan fundoplication and gastric resection. The cumulative effect of multiple service-connected disabilities prevented the Veteran from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Barrett's esophagus, cholecystitis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19103795
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