The Board granted a 30 percent rating for ulcerative colitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate moderately severe ulcerative colitis with frequent exacerbations.

The deciding factor: The evidence shows recurrent abdominal pain and daily episodes of diarrhea even with treatment, which aligns with a 30 percent rating under the old criteria. There is no evidence supporting a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

ulcerative colitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

December 22, 2025

Citation

A25109866

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