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ptsd Cue For Gallbladder & Bile System Surgery
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I actually found the statement of the case from 1975. "Disability evaluations are determined by the application of a schedule of ratings which is based on average impairment of earning capacity (38 USC 355) (38 CFR, Part 4) (1945 Schedule). The evaluation of ten percent for residuals of gallbladder surgery requires a finding that there are symptomatic residuals. (DC 7118).
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The degree of disablement resulting from the service-connected disability of residuals of gallbladder surgery does not warrant the assignment of a rating in excess of that currently in effect under the rating schedule.
They only talk about gallbladder surgery, like it only left a 4-5 inch scar. I have a scar that is at least 14 inches long and 1 inch wide. Ever threw up bile? I was in the hospital for over a week, and out of work for at least 3-4 months. It was chronic, but at least I was out of the service, if not I would most likely be dead. Is this worth a CUE? I see that the rating for a gallbladder is up to 30 percent.
On a side note, in this case I found out that I had a psychiatric evaluation!! I did? The only person that I saw was a 2 striper that ask if I ever saw my mom naked and would or have I ever made love to her. I never saw a doctor, but he did. I was sent there because I was compalining with my hands burning from Angioedema. Of course, they found only an impression of anxiety. At the time I never knew about PTSD, like most people. BTW, the American Legion was my reps. They were about as useful as the ~ on the keyboard.
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