The VA granted a higher evaluation of 10 percent for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome, dysthymic disorder, urinary incontinence, arthralgia syndrome (multiple joints), and status post-operative arthritis of the right radial compartment effective June 19, 2001.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the appellant's symptoms warranted a higher evaluation based on his medical history and current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Dysthymic Disorder, Urinary Incontinence, Arthralgia Syndrome (Multiple Joints), Status Post-Operative Arthritis of the Right Radial Compartment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0104084
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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