The VA denied a higher initial evaluation for ulcerative colitis with anemia and history of pancolitis, as the disability is currently rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's ulcerative colitis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to its severity, which did not warrant a 60% rating based on frequent exacerbations or malnutrition. The anemia was also found to be noncompensable as it did not present with symptoms such as weakness, easy fatigability, or headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis, Anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0519059
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