The veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was denied. Service connection for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux was granted, but only at a noncompensable rating prior to March 20, 1997, and then increased to 30% thereafter.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service records showed intermittent gastrointestinal complaints during active duty, including diagnoses of irritable bowel syndrome. However, no evidence was found linking the current condition to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2003
- Citation
- 0307144
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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