The Veteran's request for a rating in excess of 10 percent for ulcerative colitis is denied. The application to reopen the claim of service connection for a left ankle disorder and skin disorder (likely pyoderma gangrenosum) is granted, but further examination and opinion are needed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's request for an increased rating for ulcerative colitis was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The application to reopen the claims of service connection for left ankle disorder and skin disorder (likely pyoderma gangrenosum) is granted, but further examination and opinion are needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis, Left Ankle Disorder (likely due to pyoderma gangrenosum)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20069587
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What this means for you
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