Partly granted
The Board restored the veteran's rating to 30% for peritoneal adhesions with ventral hernia effective July 11, 2022. The issue of an increased rating beyond 30% was remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the disability rating was based on an inadequate VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- peritoneal adhesions with small intestine involvement status post laparotomy with ventral hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25006726
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