The Veteran's service connection claims for unspecified anxiety disorder, IBS, and migraines are granted. The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is found to be caused by extensive sexual harassment in service. Her IBS meets the criteria for a 30% rating based on her symptoms. Her migraines began during service.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experienced significant trauma, including sexual harassment and assault, which led to her anxiety disorder. For IBS, the Veteran's symptoms align with the diagnostic criteria for a 30% rating. The Veteran testified that her migraines started shortly after she was stationed in Japan.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified anxiety disorder, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26023651
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