The Board denied a compensable rating for trichuriasis as there were no symptoms or residuals of the condition during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: There are no symptoms or residuals related to the Veteran's trichuriasis at any time during the appeal period, and therefore the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7399-7324 have not been met.
- Claimed conditions
- trichuriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22050287
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's schistosomiasis mansoni and trichuriasis are currently inactive, rated at 0 percent. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with hypertension and erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.
- Denied
- Granted
The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for trichuriasis and diverticulitis with residuals of chronic diarrhea, finding that new evidence received since the last denial is material. However, the claim remains denied as there is no etiological link between these conditions and service.
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