The Veteran's service-connected rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control, is granted a 100 percent rating from May 28, 2014. SMC benefits are also granted at the statutory housebound rate for this period. The appeal for TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran's already receiving maximum benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran meets the criteria for a 100 percent rating for rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control, from May 28, 2014, based on complete loss of sphincter control. The combined ratings show that he has additional service-connected disabilities independently rated at 60 percent or more (familial polyposis and residual surgical scars), qualifying him for SMC benefits under the housebound rate. As his TDIU claim is moot due to receiving maximum benefits, it is dismissed.
- Claimed conditions
- rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control, familial polyposis, residual surgical scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23050938
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