The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his service-connected lumbosacral strain with sacralization of L5 to S1, residuals of anterior and cruciate ligament tears of the right knee, and bronchial asthma. The claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was also denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with his claims, which resulted in the denial of evaluations in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected conditions. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome could not be established as there was no medical evidence showing a link between the condition and service.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2000
- Citation
- 0010003
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a head injury, headache disorder, erectile dysfunction, left earache disorder, chronic fatigue, right shoulder disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, right foot disorder, GERD, and left shoulder disorder, as the evidence did not support current diagnoses of these conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 13, 2024 for a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome. The Board also denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric condition.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for a deviated septum and chronic sore throat, dismissed the issue of a sinus condition, and remanded claims for asthma, hypertension, and irritable bowel syndrome.
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