The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected psychogenic gastrointestinal reaction was granted, with an effective date of June 26, 1996.
The deciding factor: The veteran had previously requested an increased evaluation and the RO granted him a 50% disability rating as of June 26, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- psychogenic gastrointestinal reaction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0023120
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of psychogenic gastrointestinal reaction and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will be remanded to allow for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding the case to the RO for further proceedings consistent with a Court decision, including providing VCAA compliance and reopening claims of service connection.
- Whole decision: Denied
The veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims. The residuals of a head injury and chronic respiratory disorder were also denied due to lack of service connection.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the veteran's service-connected psychogenic gastrointestinal reaction did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
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