The Board has denied service connection for diverticulitis and a chronic bowel disorder, but the issues are remanded due to conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, dehydration, and lack of proper diet during service may have contributed to his post-service perforated bowel.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and private opinion provided conflicting explanations for the development of the Veteran's post-service perforated bowel, with some attributing it to in-service conditions and others not. The issue is remanded for further clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulitis, chronic bowel disorder manifested by recurring constipation, diarrhea and a ruptured bowel
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1316468
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