The Board has granted service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) on a presumptive basis and for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), finding that the Veteran's symptoms have been present since his deployment to Southwest Asia. The decision is based on evidence of chronicity, continuity of symptomatology, and in-service exposure.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's IBS and GERD are related to service due to their onset during his deployment to Southwest Asia and consistent with presumptive service connection criteria for undiagnosed illnesses or MUCMI.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24052281
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee meniscal tear, and IBS, have rendered him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful employment from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. The Board finds that the evidence is in balance, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his IBS, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a moderate or severe condition as defined by VA regulations.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to July 29, 2024. The GERD rating remains at 30 percent disabled but no higher.
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