The veteran's claims for increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and shortness of breath were denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms, while present, did not warrant a higher disability rating based on the severity of his irritable bowel syndrome or shortness of breath as measured by pulmonary function tests and clinical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Lactose Intolerance, Shortness of Breath
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0843444
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal requests were denied as they were not timely filed within one year of the respective rating decisions, and no good cause was shown for the late filings.
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