The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for a fistula in ano and a depressed right buttock scar were denied as there is no evidence of the required severity to warrant higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find any findings that would justify an increase in the current ratings, including extensive leakage or frequent involuntary bowel movements for the fistula in ano, and instability or pain for the depressed right buttock scar.
- Claimed conditions
- Fistula in Ano, Depressed Right Buttock Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2016
- Citation
- 1613720
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