The Board found that the veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease and diverticulosis warranted a rating of 10 percent, but not in excess. The condition was characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed moderate to severe symptoms consistent with the criteria for irritable colon syndrome (spastic colitis, mucous colitis, etc.) under Diagnostic Code 7319. The veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms were described as mild or moderate.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2002
- Citation
- 0201621
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