Gastric ulcer

[simplyblu]

My question is what does this statement below mean am I qualified for a disability rating of 10% or 20 %

 OPINION:
It is my medical opinion that the Veteran's gastric condition is
less likely than not (less than 50 percent probability) related to a specific
Southwest Asia military service exposure event but is at least as likely
as not (50 percent or greater probability) incurred in or caused by
military service.
RATIONALE:
I have based my medical opinion on review of Gulf War fact sheets, the
Veteran's claims file, VBMS, and CPRS and clinical evaluation and
physical examination of the Veteran. That gastritis and/or gastric ulcers, while
known in the medical literature to have a clear and specific etiology
unrelated to a specific Southwest Asia military service exposure event,
are documented in VBMS service treatment records during her most recent
tour of active duty (01-2018) establishes a justifiable basis for the
above-rendered medical opinion.
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Intestinal Conditions (other than surgical or infectious),
including irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative
colitis and diverticulitis

Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever had any stomach or duodenum

conditions? [X] Yes [ ] No
[X] Gastric ulcer
ICD code: K27.9
Date of diagnosis: 01-2018
[X] Other stomach or duodenal conditions:
Other diagnosis #1: Chronic gastritis
ICD code: K29.3
Date of diagnosis: 01-2018
 

3. Signs and symptoms
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Does the Veteran have any of the following signs or symptoms due to any
stomach or duodenum conditions? [X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, check all that apply:
[X] Recurring episodes of symptoms that are not severe
If checked, indicate frequency of episodes of symptom recurrence per
year:
[ ] 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [X] 4 or more
If checked, indicate average duration of episodes of symptoms:
[X] Less than 1 day [ ] 1-9 days [ ] 10 days or more
[X] Abdominal pain
If checked, indicate severity and frequency (check all that apply):
[X] Periodic
[X] Only partially relieved by standard ulcer therapy
 

Edited July 3, 2018 by simplyblu
personal info

[Sgt. Wilky]

I would remove your personal information from this post!

7307   Gastritis, hypertrophic (identified by gastroscope):
Chronic; with severe hemorrhages, or large ulcerated or eroded areas	60
Chronic; with multiple small eroded or ulcerated areas, and symptoms	30
Chronic; with small nodular lesions, and symptoms	10
Gastritis, atrophic.
A complication of a number of diseases, including pernicious anemia.
Rate the underlying condition. It seems that you would fall under the 30% category. But be prepared for the VA screw-over. They will probably try to low ball it at 0% or 10%.

Edited July 3, 2018 by Sgt. Wilky