The Board denied an evaluation higher than 30 percent for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome with functional abdominal pain syndrome and remanded several other issues related to service connection.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent under the applicable diagnostic criteria, and there was no evidence of additional complications or conditions that would support a separate or higher rating.

Claimed conditions

irritable bowel syndrome with functional abdominal pain syndrome, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), tremors of the hands, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea, hypertension, bilateral restless leg syndrome, back condition, left knee condition, left ankle condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

October 22, 2025

Citation

A25091613

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