The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for an eye disorder was withdrawn. The VA has denied the appellant's claims for higher evaluations for his digestive system disability.,For the period prior to May 21, 2007, the VA found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. From May 21, 2007 to July 24, 2008, the VA also denied any higher evaluation than 30 percent. However, beginning September 1, 2008, the VA granted a 60 percent rating for the digestive system disability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate symptoms that would warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to May 21, 2007. From May 21, 2007 to July 24, 2008, the appellant's digestive system disability was characterized by nearly constant epigastric distress and other symptoms that did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation. Beginning September 1, 2008, the VA found that the appellant's digestive system disability met criteria for a 60 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastric Disorder, IBS-like Symptoms
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1222570
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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