The veteran's claim for service connection for ulcerative colitis with bleeding ulcers and spastic colon secondary to PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of a direct relationship between PTSD and the veteran's ulcerative colitis.,For his PTSD, the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent from September 12, 1996 to October 12, 2000 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity during this period.,The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent since October 13, 2000 was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of severe impairment in work or social functioning due to PTSD symptoms.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not support service connection for ulcerative colitis with bleeding ulcers and spastic colon as secondary to PTSD, nor did it support an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD from September 12, 1996 to October 12, 2000 or a rating in excess of 70 percent since October 13, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- ulcerative colitis, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0839282
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