The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable ratings for chronic epididymitis and hemorrhoids have been dismissed.,The Veteran has been granted an initial rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for fibromyalgia. A separate rating of 30 percent, but no higher, has also been granted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).,PTSD remains a pending issue with the appeal being remanded.,TDIU is another pending issue that requires further examination and consideration.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding chronic epididymitis and hemorrhoids prior to the promulgation of a decision.,Fibromyalgia has been granted an initial rating of 40 percent, but no higher. IBS is rated separately at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 7319.,PTSD remains pending as it was not fully evaluated in the April 2018 rating decision and requires a new examination to assess current severity.,TDIU is another issue that needs further consideration due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic epididymitis, hemorrhoids, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23043890
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