The Veteran's service connection claims for irritable bowel syndrome, pylephlebitis (claimed as deep vein thrombosis), and sleep disturbances are all granted. The Board found that the Veteran's IBS is presumptively connected to his Gulf War service due to exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia during his deployment.
The deciding factor: The evidence established a nexus between the Veteran's current IBS and his Gulf War service, as well as other conditions like pylephlebitis and sleep disturbances, based on exposure to environmental hazards such as burning waste and oil well fires.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, pylephlebitis (claimed as deep vein thrombosis), sleep disturbances
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21063952
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What this means for you
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