The Veteran's cholecystectomy residuals are found to manifest in severe gastrointestinal symptoms, warranting an initial disability evaluation of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's symptoms (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, discomfort, fullness, heartburn and acid reflux) are all related to his removal of the gallbladder, which is considered a direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- cholecystectomy, gallbladder removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21065321
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- Remanded (sent back)
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