The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), was not shown to be related to his military service. His left ankle disability did not result in ankylosis or marked limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: VA examinations and treatment records do not support a finding that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal symptoms are related to his military service, and there is no evidence of marked limitation of motion for his left ankle.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal Disorder (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1534177
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