The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied a compensable disability rating for non-allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, right knee, left knee, low back, and right shoulder disabilities were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS was found to be moderate in severity with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress, warranting a 10 percent rating. Non-allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating. The claims for service connection were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Non-Allergic Rhinitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Migraines, Right Knee Disability, Left Knee Disability, Low Back Disability, Right Shoulder Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009888
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