The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS and a gastroesophageal condition was denied as the most credible evidence indicates he does not have these conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical nexus opinion found no current diagnosis of IBS, and the Veteran did not provide sufficient objective indications of chronic disability related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- IBS, acid reflux, polyps in the throat and esophagus, bacteria, hole in the stomach (gastroesophageal condition)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1318367
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's IBS and obstructive sleep apnea are granted as service connected, with the latter condition likely originating during active service.
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