The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the left foot disorder and denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for IBS, chronic bronchitis, and headaches. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for the left hip disorder and denied higher ratings.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were more nearly approximated as severe for the left foot disorder, but not to the point of loss of use. For IBS, chronic bronchitis, and headaches, the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current severity of these conditions.

Claimed conditions

left foot disorder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic bronchitis, left hip disorder, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic rhinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 9, 2025

Citation

A25106164

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