The Board denied an increased evaluation for incontinence, status post total colectomy and ileostomy with subsequent ileostomy takedown and ileoanal anastomosis, currently evaluated as 60 percent disabling. The claim of entitlement to an increased evaluation for major depression was not addressed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show complete loss of sphincter control, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7322.
- Claimed conditions
- incontinence, major depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2003
- Citation
- 0324498
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