The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for alopecia areata was denied. The claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and service connection for urinary dysfunction with crystalluria were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the criteria for each condition.

Claimed conditions

alopecia areata, lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, urinary dysfunction with crystalluria

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 6, 2025

Citation

A25000803

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