The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for spastic colitis was denied, but his earlier effective date for service connection was granted. Service connection was reopened based on new evidence submitted by the veteran and confirmed by a Board decision.
The deciding factor: Service connection for spastic colitis was reopened due to submission of new medical evidence from the veteran's private physician dated in August 1998, which established that the condition developed during service.
- Claimed conditions
- spastic colitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0625283
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