The Veteran's celiac disease is rated at a 30 percent rating, and no higher, during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show nutritional deficiencies due to lactase and pancreatic insufficiency, hypocalcemia, low vitamin levels, or atrophy of the inner intestinal lining shown on biopsy. No episodes of abdominal pain and diarrhea due to lactase deficiency or pancreatic insufficiency are shown.
- Claimed conditions
- celiac disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26023769
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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