The Board granted an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and denied a compensable rating prior to June 22, 2023, for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease. From May 19, 2024, a 30 percent disability rating was granted for irritable bowel syndrome.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's continuous pursuit of his claim and the evidence showing that his symptoms met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the amended rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Irritable bowel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25034653
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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