Granted
The Board granted an initial 10 percent evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected proctectomy based on frequent loose stools daily, which impacted his ability to work.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of 7 loose stools daily met the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7319, as they were more consistent with moderate symptoms rather than mild ones.
- Claimed conditions
- proctectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020446
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