Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for an increased rating for IBS with GERD is remanded. The VA needs to obtain the veteran's complete treatment records for GI symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the AOJ's failure to obtain these outstanding relevant medical records constitutes a pre-decisional duty to assist error, warranting remand.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25001041
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