The Board has determined that collagenous colitis was caused by or aggravated by the use of NSAID pain-relievers to treat service-connected disabilities, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's collagenous colitis developed after long-term use of NSAID pain-relievers for his service-connected disabilities, and the VHA expert concluded that it was caused by or aggravated by these medications.
- Claimed conditions
- collagenous colitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1207398
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected autoimmune disorder to include rheumatoid arthritis has resulted in the need for aid and attendance of another, as evidenced by his inability to perform daily activities independently due to joint pain, swelling, and weakness. He requires assistance with bathing, grooming, and keeping himself clean and presentable.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected collagenous colitis contributed to his pancreatic cancer and death.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected collagenous colitis was an immediate or underlying cause of his death from pancreatic cancer. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.
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