The Veteran's colitis and diverticulitis, GERD with a hiatal hernia and reflux esophagitis, chronic sinusitis, and left epididymitis with scrotal and testicle pain are all granted service connection. An initial 60 percent rating is assigned for pseudofolliculitis since July 26, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's medical records show a history of gastrointestinal and esophageal disorders dating back to his military service, with continued symptoms post-service. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's conditions began in service and have persisted.
- Claimed conditions
- colitis and diverticulitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a hiatal hernia and reflux esophagitis, chronic sinusitis, left epididymitis with scrotal and testicle pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23056324
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their claims for service connection for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, thus the appeal is dismissed.
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