I recently submitted a claim, 09/28/16, for IBS (presumptive to Gulf WAR) and dysthymic disorder. Had C&P exam on 11/16/16 and EBenifits shows Claim Complete on 12/24/16. Received BBE on 01/02/17 only addressing dysthymic disorder (Denied, not SC). There was no mention of IBS and it does not show up at all in my Ebenefits. I should note that C&P exam results clearly note my IBS and referenced my Gulf War Service. Called 1-800 # on 01/02/17 and was informed information on IBS was mailed on 12/21/16 and had to wait 10 days to request copy. Called 1800# yesterday and the woman informed me that I was given incorrect information about the IBS decision being mailed on 12/21/16. She then went into what I will describe as a more technical mode, informing me that she was a VA employee authorized to give and receive claim info. something along those lines. She told me I would have to file an appeal to have it looked at again ( I have no decision to appeal). She then informed me that my best bet would be to file the IBS claim again but this time as secondary to my currently rated GERD. She stressed this strongly and would not answer any of my questions, stating it was my choice to appeal or re=file as secondary. It appeard she was trying to help me out by stressing the Secondary method, but she was very vague and suggested it was the consensus among who she was conversing while I was on hold that I undertake the Secondary path. My questions are does anyone know what occured here? Why was I not notified of a decision either way on IBS? I thought IBS was Presumptive! Is Secondary the best path?