The Veteran's right tarsal tunnel syndrome with peroneal neuropathy and complex regional pain is currently rated at 20 percent, which adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.,For GERD and IBS, a rating of 30 percent has been granted effective October 3, 2011. The Veteran's condition continues to meet the criteria for this higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GERD and IBS have continued to present with severe symptoms including diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation with more or less constant abdominal distress.
- Claimed conditions
- Right tarsal tunnel syndrome with peroneal neuropathy and complex regional pain, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2017
- Citation
- 1710402
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- Dismissed
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