Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic constipation and GERD, but denied service connection for fibromyalgia.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the onset of chronic constipation and GERD during combat service, while there was insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic constipation (claimed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25085892
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