The Veteran's peptic ulcer disease, S/P total gastrectomy, was rated at 60 percent from May 6, 2014. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were met and granted an increased disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed severe episodes of pain and other symptoms associated with the Veteran's peptic ulcer disease, warranting a 60% rating under Diagnostic Code 7308.
- Claimed conditions
- peptic ulcer disease, S/P total gastrectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19145469
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