The VA has granted an increased evaluation of 30 percent for the veteran's chronic diarrhea and involuntary bowel movements, effective from March 5, 2001.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress, warranting a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7319 (irritable colon syndrome).
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Diarrhea, Involuntary Bowel Movements
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2004
- Citation
- 0400191
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