The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for GERD and IBS, as well as higher ratings for these conditions. The claims for a disability rating higher than 30 percent for service-connected GERD and IBS and TDIU prior to February 2, 2023, were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the effective date of June 4, 1992, was the earliest possible under applicable law, as no evidence supported an earlier date for service connection. The claims for higher ratings and TDIU were remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding which condition is predominant.

Claimed conditions

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 5, 2025

Citation

A25010603

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