The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher rating for tinnitus, and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, ulcer condition, allergic rhinitis, and hemorrhoids.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating for tinnitus, and there was no sufficient evidence to establish service connection for the claimed conditions.

Claimed conditions

hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal problems (including hemorrhoids and ulcers), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcer condition, allergic rhinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 16, 2025

Citation

A25089377

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