The Veteran's bilateral foot gout was denied as not related to service, while his IBS secondary to a service-connected resection of large intestines was granted.,Service connection for IBS is established on the basis that it is at least as likely as not caused by the service-connected resection of large intestine.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a direct relationship between the Veteran's bilateral foot gout and his military service, but there was reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran for his IBS being secondary to his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot gout, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22031101
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- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot gout and sleep apnea due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's gout is being examined again, and an in-home sleep study should be conducted for his sleep apnea claim.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as the evidence did not establish that he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
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