The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and cervical strain, and assigned a 30 percent rating for IBS. The claim was denied for right knee scars and other knee-related issues.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record supporting the Veteran's claims for service connection and the severity of his symptoms as outlined in the VA examinations and private medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Right Knee Scars, Right Knee Strain Status Post-Surgery, Right Knee Limitation of Flexion, Left Knee Strain, Cervical Strain, Headaches (Secondary to Cervical Strain), Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy (Secondary to Cervical Strain), Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy (Secondary to Cervical Strain), Back Condition, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (Secondary to Back Condition)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25053282
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,548 · Granted: 31% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee meniscal tear, and IBS, have rendered him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful employment from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. The Board finds that the evidence is in balance, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee strains, as well as shin splints, were granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from October 25, 2017 to March 11, 2024.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his IBS, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a moderate or severe condition as defined by VA regulations.
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