The Board denied a higher rating for IBS and cervical dysplasia, but remanded several other claims related to the lumbar spine, neurological issues, shins, ankles, sinuses, gastrointestinal conditions, and kidney disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of more severe symptoms or complications that would warrant a higher rating for IBS and cervical dysplasia. However, further development was necessary for the other claims to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Cervical Dysplasia, Lumbar Spine Disability, Neurological Disability of the Legs, Bilateral Shin Disability, Left Ankle Disability, Sinus Disability, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Kidney Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24062281
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of September 2, 2020, for the grant of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but denied a higher initial rating and TDIU.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various disabilities and denied higher ratings for several service-connected conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there was no competent or credible evidence of a current diagnosis during the appellate period.
- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for the Veteran's GERD, finding that his condition is productive of daily medications to control dysphagia and is otherwise asymptomatic.
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