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Evidence checklist

Gallbladder Removal Residuals (Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome)

DC 731838 CFR § 4.114Digestive

Evidence strength

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Saved locally
01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 1 collected
Nexus opinion linking condition to service ("at least as likely as not")Critical

A medical opinion connecting your gallbladder removal or its residual symptoms to military service, including stress, diet, or medication-related causes.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treating physician

0 of 1 collected
Dietary restriction documentation

Records from your physician or nutritionist documenting dietary restrictions and modifications required due to gallbladder removal residuals.

Your treating provider · written request
03

Treatment records

0 of 3 collected
Surgical records from cholecystectomyCritical

Operative report and hospital records from your gallbladder removal surgery, including any complications during or after the procedure.

VA or private records · written request
Documentation of watery-stool count and abdominal pain patternCritical

Medical records and a symptom/stool diary documenting how many watery bowel movements you have per day and whether your abdominal pain is intermittent or recurrent (after meals or at night) — under DC 7318 the daily watery-stool count (1-2 = 10%, 3 or more = 30%) plus the pain pattern set the rating.

VA or private records · written request
Treatment records for post-cholecystectomy syndrome

Records showing medications prescribed for ongoing symptoms, dietary modifications, and specialist follow-up visits.

VA or private records · written request
04

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
05

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Gallbladder and Pancreas ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing post-surgical symptoms, treatment requirements, and functional impact.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
06

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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