The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and bowel incontinence, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The decision found that the Veteran's pre-existing IBS did not warrant an increase in evaluation, while his current bowel incontinence warranted a 30% evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's pre-existing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) did not warrant an increased rating as it was already at its maximum allowable under VA regulations. The Board also found that the Veteran's occasional bowel incontinence warranted a 30% evaluation, but noted that this condition existed prior to service and had been aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, bowel incontinence
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0933818
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