Granted
The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a functional gastrointestinal disorder under the Persian Gulf War presumption, effective February 4, 2025.
The deciding factor: Presumptive service connection was warranted based on the Veteran's reported onset of symptoms after service in Iraq and the diagnosis of IBS within one year of discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009896
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