The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right ankle condition and irritable bowel syndrome, but granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating due to limited motion in the right ankle and moderate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. However, there was credible evidence that the Veteran experienced pain related to his cervical spine since separation from active service.

Claimed conditions

mild degenerative joint disease, right ankle, irritable bowel syndrome, degenerative disc disease, cervical spine

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 3, 2025

Citation

A25019069

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