The Board remands the claims for service connection for urinary incontinence and an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The addendum opinion did not adequately consider all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's history of urinary frequency issues noted in service treatment records and concerns that her present medications are aggravating her UI symptoms. A new VA examination is also required to assess the current severity of her IBS.
- Claimed conditions
- Urinary incontinence (UI), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25109941
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