The Veteran's service connection claim for IBS has been granted based on a current diagnosis and presumed exposure to the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Her PTSD disability rating is maintained at 50% since September 23, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS was diagnosed as a functional gastrointestinal disorder related to service in the Gulf War Theater of Operations, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317(a). Her PTSD disability rating remains at 50% since September 23, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- IBS, gastritis, hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1450126
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the diagnosis of gastritis and its relation to service. The Veteran needs to provide records, and a VA examiner will review his medical history and determine if gastritis is related to his military service or any other conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that remand is needed for the Veteran's claims due to duty to assist errors, including clarification of periods of service and obtaining relevant records. The Veteran will be afforded new medical examinations for each claimed disability.
- Granted
A 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted, and service connection for hypertension is denied.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there is no current diagnosis of IBS or symptoms at any time during the pendency of the claim.
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