An initial 10 percent rating for scars, post-fistula repair, partial colectomy and small bowel resection is granted.,A 30 percent rating for chronic right gluteal fistula is granted from April 18, 2016 to May 16, 2018.,A 60 percent rating for chronic right gluteal fistula is granted as of May 17, 2018.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's posterior trunk scar was found to be painful but not unstable. The VA examiner noted that the Veteran had a painful scar on his left perirectal area.,From April 18, 2016 to May 16, 2018, the service-connected chronic right gluteal fistula was manifested by occasional involuntary bowel movements necessitating wearing of a pad. The VA examiner noted that the Veteran had extensive leakage from his right gluteal fistula.,As of May 17, 2018, the service-connected chronic right gluteal fistula was manifested by extensive leakage. The VA examiner found that the condition impacted the Veteran's ability to work due to frequent restroom breaks.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Scars, post-fistula repair, partial colectomy and small bowel resection"}, {"condition_name":"Chronic right gluteal fistula"}, {"condition_name":"Crohn’s disease"}, {"condition_name":"Hemorrhoids"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 14, 2020

Citation

20002326