The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including diverticulosis and GERD, was rated at 10 percent prior to December 31, 2012. Beginning on December 31, 2012, the rating for his condition increased to 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's diverticulosis and GERD were productive of severe impairment with alternating diarrhea and constipation, with more or less constant abdominal distress. Beginning on December 31, 2012, these symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diverticulosis, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2016
- Citation
- 1618839
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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