The Board granted restoration of the 100 percent rating for Crohn's disease with ulcerative colitis, finding that the reduction was improper due to a lack of evidence showing sustained material improvement.
The deciding factor: The AOJ failed to meet its burden of proof in demonstrating sustained, material improvement in the Veteran's condition under the ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Crohn's disease with ulcerative colitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25024998
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