Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for right iliac crest syndrome and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, while denying increased ratings for dermatographism (urticaria), allergic rhinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and denying service connection for respiratory disability, right hand tremors, and left hand tremors.
The deciding factor: The appellant's conditions were evaluated based on the severity of symptoms and treatment required, with ratings assigned or denied accordingly.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatographism (urticaria), Allergic rhinitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Right iliac crest syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Respiratory disability, Right hand tremors, Left hand tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089418
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