Granted
The Board granted service connection for ulcerative colitis (claimed as chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome) based on the Veteran's participation in a toxic exposure risk activity during her service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a nexus between the Veteran's ulcerative colitis and her military service, including through a positive private medical opinion and the presumption of service connection for chronic diseases related to service in Southwest Asia.
- Claimed conditions
- ulcerative colitis (claimed as chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092829
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