Granted
The veteran's rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been increased to 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's overall gastrointestinal disability picture results in a severe impairment of health, warranting a 60 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001521
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