The Veteran's service-connected rectal disorder, resulting from radiation treatment for prostate cancer, has been characterized by daily intermittent blood loss during bowel movements. The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation effective February 3, 2005.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's rectal disorder was found to be due to his service-connected prostate cancer and not related to any other exposure or presumption-based condition.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0921539
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bowel or rectal disorder was caused by service. The Veteran needs a VA examination and additional treatment records.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for respiratory disorder, right eye disability, and rectal disorder due to lack of VA medical opinions and scheduling issues.
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