The Veteran's claim of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted in a May 2023 rating decision.,Service connection for a gastrointestinal condition to include gastritis and GERD is denied as the evidence does not support a relationship with active service or toxic exposures.,Service connection for arthritis of the neck is denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current symptoms and military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome was granted in a May 2023 rating decision, thus the appeal on this issue is dismissed.,There is no persuasive weight of evidence linking gastritis, GERD, or other gastrointestinal conditions to active service or toxic exposures. The condition is more likely related to diet and obesity.,The Veteran's neck arthritis was not linked to military service due to lack of complaints or treatment during service, and the onset occurred more than 35 years after discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal condition to include gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis of the neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23038269
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