The veteran's service-connected residuals of rectal polypectomy were rated at 10 percent prior to June 20, 2008, and increased to 60 percent effective from that date.
The deciding factor: The veteran exhibited symptomatology sufficient to warrant a higher evaluation as of the June 20, 2008 examination, including extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic right knee disability, chronic left knee disability, residuals of rectal polypectomy, degenerative joint disease/degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0904213
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, except for persistent depressive disorder which was granted.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew all nine issues on appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the denial of these claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a chronic right knee disability for further development, including an examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection of chronic left knee disability, low back disability, adrenal gland disorder, orthopedic disability manifested by multiple joint aches and pains, and chronic disability manifested by multiple muscle aches to the RO for additional development.
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