The Board granted an effective date of April 1, 2021 for the award of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but denied a higher rating for IBS with GERD from August 10, 2022.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's IBS manifested to a degree of 10 percent or more no later than December 31, 2026 and had existed for six months or more prior to April 2021, which allowed for an earlier effective date. However, from August 10, 2022, the Veteran's IBS with GERD did not warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25026994
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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