The Veteran's Crohn's disease causes frequent bowel movements and malnutrition, warranting a 60 percent rating. The anal fistula is rated separately at 10 percent due to its impact on the Veteran's ability to work.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of frequent bowel movements and malnutrition meet the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7323, which corresponds to Crohn's disease. The anal fistula is rated separately at 10 percent based on its impact on sphincter control.
- Claimed conditions
- Crohn's disease, anal fistula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1027776
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