The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for colostomy residuals condition has been denied.,Service connection for pneumothorax and bacterial infection have both been denied, as the evidence does not support their existence or relation to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's colostomy residuals condition is rated at its maximum schedular rating of 30 percent. The VA examiner found no additional impairment beyond what is already accounted for in the current rating.,There is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of pneumothorax or bacterial infection, and the Veteran does not currently have these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Colostomy residuals condition, Pneumothorax, Bacterial infection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18130696
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What this means for you
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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