Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his subtotal gastrectomy and associated scars, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record showed that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- subtotal gastrectomy of duodenal ulcer, painful scar associated with subtotal gastrectomy, burn scar associated with subtotal gastrectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016489
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