The Veteran's low back disability, including a post-operative scar, is service-connected. His scar near the upper lip is also service-connected. Since November 28, 2004, his irritable bowel syndrome has been rated at 30 percent. The RO must readjudicate the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability in light of these findings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current low back and upper lip disabilities are service-connected as they are related to his military service, while his irritable bowel syndrome is rated at its maximum schedular value since November 28, 2004. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability claim must be reconsidered in light of these findings.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability, scar near the upper lip, irritable bowel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1025471
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