Service connection is granted for an intestinal disorder (claimed as diverticulitis) and denied for hepatic steatosis. The Veteran's unstable angina and hypertension are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that service connection was warranted for the intestinal disorder due to its secondary nature to a service-connected psychiatric disability, but denied service connection for hepatic steatosis as there was no evidence of its onset during or related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Intestinal Disorder (claimed as diverticulitis, diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome), Hepatic Steatosis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26031070
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