The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS with GERD and remanded the remaining service connection claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS with GERD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it was not productive of severe impairment of health. The remaining service connection claims were remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Diabetes mellitus, type II, Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Low back disability (degenerative arthritis of the spine), Bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, Neck disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062932
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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