The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of colon cancer and a compensable rating for residual scar have been denied. The evidence does not show moderate symptoms or disabling effects from the conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show moderate symptoms or any disabling effects associated with the conditions, which are required for higher ratings under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Colon cancer, Residual scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19106439
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, colon cancer, arthritis, a respiratory disability (asthma/COPD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities or links to service.
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