The Board has granted the veteran's claim for an increased initial evaluation of 30 percent for gastrointestinal distress, effective since the date service connection was established. The issue of service connection for fatigue and headaches is not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: The veteran presented with symptoms of gastrointestinal distress that have persisted since his discharge from active duty, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting. These symptoms were found to be consistent with a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7319 for severe irritable colon syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0025363
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