Granted
The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol abuse.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a positive nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service-connected PTSD, including lay statements and medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009390
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