Denied
The Board denied service connection for left ankle disability, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, right shoulder disability, and a scar, status post pilonidal cyst. The Board also remanded entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support the presence of any left ankle condition, IBS, or acquired psychiatric disorder during the appeal period, and there was no additional evidence submitted after the AOJ decision that would warrant a different conclusion.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098697
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