The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and pseudofolliculitis barbae, with the initial ratings of 10 percent each effective from August 12, 1992.
The deciding factor: The appellant's irritable bowel syndrome was manifested by frequent bowel movements with loose stools or diarrhea, which were accompanied by cramping, but without more or less constant abdominal distress. His pseudofolliculitis barbae was manifested by papules over an exposed surface, and he had no exfoliation, exudation, itching, moderate disfigurement, or other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2002
- Citation
- 0209501
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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.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a sleep disability, claimed as sleep apnea, due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 13, 2024 for a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.
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