Partly granted
The Board granted a separate initial disability rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome and an initial disability rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disorder, but denied an initial compensable rating for migraine headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS and GERD were found to have distinct symptoms that warranted separate ratings. The criteria for a 30 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes were met for both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096685
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