The veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis, as well as his claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD, were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD. His claim for a higher evaluation for spastic torticollis was denied, and he was also denied TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's irritable bowel syndrome or diverticulitis were related to service or a service-connected disability, while his PTSD caused moderate social and occupational impairment with reduced productivity. The VA examinations conducted by VA failed to provide sufficient basis for deciding the claims based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2005
- Citation
- 0526706
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What this means for you
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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).
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