The Board has granted increased disability ratings for the veteran's diverticulosis of the colon and rectal prolapse, both rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had a moderate to severe diverticulitis in 1995 but was asymptomatic since then. His current symptoms are intermittent left lower quadrant pain without significant bowel disturbance or constipation and diarrhea.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulosis of the colon, rectal prolapse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0100214
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and the need for an aggravation opinion.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating and TDIU prior to July 20, 2022 was denied. The initial 20 percent rating for the service-connected disability remains unchanged.
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