The Board has granted service connection for colonic polyps and denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for constipation, but granted a noncompensable (0%) rating for the residual scar associated with constipation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's colonic polyps are related to his in-service gastrointestinal problems. The Veteran's constipation disability is rated as moderate irritable colon syndrome, warranting a 10% rating. The Veteran's residual scar associated with constipation measures approximately 22.5 square centimeters and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- colonic polyps, constipation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24028627
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