Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to May 19, 2024, for IBS with GERD as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria required for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes prior to May 19, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25102712
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