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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