The Veteran's Chron's disease with short gut syndrome and resection of the small intestine is productive of marked interference with absorption and nutrition, resulting in a denial for an evaluation higher than 60 percent.,From September 27, 2019, the Veteran has been granted TDIU based on his service-connected Chron's disease. Additionally, SMC at the housebound rate was granted from that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected Chron's disease alone rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Chron's disease, short gut syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2023
- Citation
- A23034312
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