The appeal was dismissed for earlier effective dates, and a compensable rating for the post-surgical scar was denied. The claims for an increased rating of Crohn's Disease and TDIU were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal for earlier effective dates and the lack of evidence supporting a compensable rating for the post-surgical scar.
- Claimed conditions
- Crohn's Disease, scar status-post large intestine resection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2024
- Citation
- 24002477
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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