Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for sinusitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as well as a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for IBS prior to May 19, 2024.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence did not support the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes for both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (claimed as IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090571
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