The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, finding no evidence of a causal link to the Veteran's period of active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon, and there is no documented gastrointestinal manifestation related to his treatment in service or shortly thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulosis, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Ulcers, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0911420
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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