The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis and ulcerative colitis was denied. A separate 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control due to hemorrhoids was granted.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the original decisions, which did not support a higher rating for the conditions.

Claimed conditions

allergic rhinitis, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001365

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