Service connection was denied for irritable bowel syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at 10% based on topical therapy required over the past 12-month period. Hemorrhoids are currently rated as 10% disabling.,Service connection was granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, but a higher rating is denied due to lack of evidence showing systemic therapy or characteristic lesions covering more than 5-20% of exposed areas or total body area.
The deciding factor: For irritable bowel syndrome: The Veteran's service treatment records and VA/privates treatment records are silent regarding any complaints or treatment for gastrointestinal-related issues. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of IBS, as there is no evidence in the record to support this claim.,for pseudofolliculitis barbae: The Veteran's condition is rated under Diagnostic Code 7813 and the new General Rating Formula for the Skin. His condition currently meets the criteria for a noncompensable rating due to topical therapy required over the past 12-month period, with characteristic lesions covering less than 5% of exposed areas.,for hemorrhoids: The Veteran's claim is rated under Diagnostic Code 7336 and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence showing systemic therapy or characteristic lesions covering more than 5-20% of exposed areas or total body area.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24067505
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