The Veteran's IBS was increased to a 30 percent rating effective December 21, 2015. His cervical spine disability remains at a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran is not entitled to TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The December 21, 2015 effective date for the increased IBS rating was based on the Veteran's report of severe symptoms with diarrhea and/or alternating diarrhea and constipation with more or less constant abdominal distress.,The Veteran’s cervical spine disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating as his range of motion is within the limits set forth in Diagnostic Code 5293.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1740954
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee meniscal tear, and IBS, have rendered him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful employment from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. The Board finds that the evidence is in balance, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his IBS, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a moderate or severe condition as defined by VA regulations.
- Granted
The Board has granted an initial 20 percent rating for service-connected vitamin D deficiency, finding that the Veteran's recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea most closely approximates the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6313. The claim for service connection for IBS was not addressed in this decision.
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