Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating, for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraines, including migraine variants.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran experienced symptoms consistent with severe IBS and characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months for migraines.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Migraines, including migraine variants
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011336
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