The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for discogenic low back pain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there was no evidence of symptoms worse than those contemplated by the currently assigned 10 percent ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, and there were no new or additional factors that would warrant an increase in the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- discogenic low back pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25034654
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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