The Veteran's disability has been manifested by subjective complaints of constipation and discomfort; frequent episodes of bowel disturbance, peritoneal adhesions, or ulcerative colitis have not been shown. Therefore, a compensable rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress as required for a compensable disability rating under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulosis/diverticulitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2009
- Citation
- 0916477
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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