The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of vagotomy and hemigastrectomy (removal of half the stomach) was denied as his disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's stomach disability resulted in severe symptoms with associated sweating, circulatory disturbance after meals, hypoglycemic symptoms, and weight loss with malnutrition.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a crush injury to the left ring finger, Left ring finger scar, Residuals of vagotomy and hemigastrectomy (removal of half the stomach)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22039565
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