The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome) and post-traumatic stress disorder. The veteran's claim for service connection for left eye injury residuals is denied, as there is no medical evidence of a current disability. Service connection for tinea pedis remains at 10 percent, but an increased rating for headaches with aura is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claims for gastrointestinal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome) and post-traumatic stress disorder, leading to a mixed disposition on these issues. The left eye injury claim was denied due to lack of current medical evidence. Service connection for tinea pedis remains at 10 percent, but an increased rating for headaches with aura is granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0033855
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