Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for ulcerative colitis, effective April 9, 2023, based on the Veteran's reported worsening symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ulcerative colitis has worsened to the point of being moderately severe with frequent exacerbations, warranting a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- ulcerative colitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25102909
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