The Veteran's fibromyalgia and IBS have been granted increased ratings, while his PTSD claim remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s fibromyalgia symptoms were constant or nearly so from February 9, 2005 to April 8, 2018, warranting a 20% rating. From April 9, 2018 onwards, the symptoms became refractory to treatment, qualifying for a 40% rating. The IBS claim was denied as it did not meet the criteria for higher ratings prior to March 5, 2015 and after that date he is in receipt of the maximum schedular rating. His PTSD claim remains denied due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19193299
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