The Veteran's perianal abscess is rated at 30 percent effective October 19, 2017 and at 60 percent effective November 2018. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder to include major depressive and anxiety disorders is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented with symptoms of perianal abscess that were rated based on the severity of his condition, leading to a grant of increased ratings. For service connection, the Board found sufficient evidence linking the current psychiatric conditions to service and post-service symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Perianal abscess, Acquired psychiatric disorder (to include major depressive and anxiety disorders)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23040079
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's perianal abscess is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available. The Board denied an increased evaluation as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for cysts and a perianal abscess was granted, effective June 26, 2002. His right hip cyst is rated at 10 percent disabling.
- Granted
The Board has granted the veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a perianal abscess and has also granted an increased rating to 30 percent for peritoneal adhesions.
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