The Veteran's gall bladder removal and scar residuals have been granted initial 10 percent disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran's post-operative residual symptoms of cholecystectomy to be mild in nature, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7318. The scar associated with her gall bladder removal was also rated as 10 percent due to its painful and non-linear characteristics.
- Claimed conditions
- Gall Bladder Removal, Scar Residuals of Gall Bladder Removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23050356
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