Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for ulcerative colitis as there was no evidence of episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress or exacerbations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not experience any episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress, or exacerbations or attacks due to his ulcerative colitis.
- Claimed conditions
- ulcerative colitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098384
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