The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected rectal polyps, finding that the symptoms are not related to his service-connected condition and no compensable evaluation is warranted.
The deciding factor: The most recent colonoscopies did not reveal any evidence of reoccurrence of rectal polyps, indicating that the veteran's current complaints do not stem from his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal polyps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0608325
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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