Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating prior to May 19, 2024, for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not demonstrate a moderate disability consisting of frequent episodes of bowel disturbances with abdominal distress.
The deciding factor: The evidence failed to show that the Veteran's IBS was manifested as a moderate disability prior to May 19, 2024, which would warrant a compensable rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099718
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