The Board granted service connection for migraines and bilateral hand tremors as MUCMIs, restored a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and denied increased ratings for restless leg syndromes and pseudofolliculitis barbae.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms and the evidence supporting service connection for migraines and bilateral hand tremors as MUCMIs, and the improper reduction in IBS rating.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, bilateral hand tremors, respiratory insufficiency (restrictive lung disease), left restless leg syndrome (sciatic nerve), left restless leg syndrome (femoral nerve), right restless leg syndrome (sciatic nerve), right restless leg syndrome (femoral nerve), pseudofolliculitis barbae, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25053304
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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