The VA determined that the veteran's perirectal abscess does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, and did not meet the criteria for a temporary total disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed occasional episodes of perirectal abscesses requiring medication and Sitz baths but no extensive leakage or frequent involuntary bowel movements.
- Claimed conditions
- Perirectal abscess
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2002
- Citation
- 0201662
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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