Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and increased the ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease and migraine headaches. The appeal was dismissed in some cases, and certain issues were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's service during the Persian Gulf War and the evidence supporting chronic symptoms of IBS, GERD, and migraines.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Migraine Headaches, Lupus, Gastrointestinal Disorder other than IBS
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089121
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