The Veteran's rectal disability, which was previously rated at 10 percent, is now granted a 30 percent rating for the period prior to July 22, 2010. The Board found that the evidence supported occasional involuntary bowel movements necessitating the wearing of a pad.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed occasional involuntary bowel movements and the need for absorbent material, which is consistent with a 30 percent rating under DC 7332.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19118008
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's rectal disability, including hemorrhoids, hematochezia and anal fissures, was diagnosed in service and has recurred since service. Service connection is granted for this condition.
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