The Veteran's IBS was denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for the period prior to October 25, 2019, and a higher than 30 percent rating from that date forward.,The Veteran's right CTS was denied an initial compensable rating for the period prior to February 27, 2019, and a higher than 10 percent rating from that date forward.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe IBS symptoms such as frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress or alternating diarrhea and constipation.,The evidence did not show moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, which would warrant a higher than 10 percent rating for right CTS.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Right (Major) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20065926
What this means for you
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