The Veteran's s/p resection of the small bowel to include Meckel's diverticulum was characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, intermittent cramps, and anemia. However, definite interference with absorption and nutrition was not shown.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show definite weight loss or other manifestations of marked interference with absorption and nutrition required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- s/p resection of the small bowel, Meckel's diverticulum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1023812
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital defect and not related to his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination and compliance with VCAA notice requirements.
- Denied
The Board found no evidence of a chronic gastrointestinal disability in service and concluded that the veteran's current symptoms are due to his congenital condition, Meckel's diverticulum. Therefore, service connection for diverticulitis was denied.
- Denied
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for Meckel's diverticulum, which was previously denied in March 1952. As a result, the appeal is denied.
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