The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating of 30 percent for the residuals of a gallbladder removal is granted, effective August 10, 2022. The issue of TDIU is remanded due to insufficient examination details.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a gallbladder removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2026
- Citation
- A26031891
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a gallbladder removal as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected esophageal cancer and GERD, assigning a noncompensable rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a respiratory disorder, esophageal cancer, and residuals of a gallbladder removal due to unresolved medical opinions regarding potential exposure to Agent Orange, asbestos, and oil fumes during service.
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