The Veteran's colon disorder was granted a rating of 60 percent from October 15, 2015, to July 25, 2023, and 100 percent beginning July 26, 2023. A separate rating of 30 percent for impairment of sphincter control and anal fistula was also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the Veteran's colon disorder more nearly approximated pronounced impairment resulting in marked malnutrition, anemia, and general debility beginning July 26, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- narcotic induced colonic inertia, large intestine resection with residuals associated with status post colectomy (colon disorder), scar of the low abdomen status post-surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2024
- Citation
- 24001152
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.
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