The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and earlier effective date for Chron's disease, osteopenia, and small bowel resection was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to August 15, 2020, or an earlier effective date.,For depressive disorder associated with Chron's disease, the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the evidence did not show severe symptoms of Crohn's disease prior to August 15, 2020, which would warrant a higher rating. The Veteran's depressive disorder associated with Chron's disease was found to have been present since June 11, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- Chron's disease, osteopenia, small bowel resection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24054202
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