The Veteran's initial rating for Crohn’s disease was granted at 100 percent, effective November 16, 2007. The initial compensable rating for left inguinal hernia is denied. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is moot.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of Crohn’s disease have resulted in pronounced impairment and anemia, warranting a 100 percent disability rating from November 16, 2007. His left inguinal hernia does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Crohn’s disease, left inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19166437
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