Granted
The veteran's service-connected IBS with GERD has been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). This means the veteran is considered totally disabled due to this condition and is eligible for the highest compensation rate.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected IBS with GERD precluded her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), adjustment disorder, migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25001008
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