The Board has granted an increased rating of 100 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticulosis, effective throughout the appeal period. Additionally, SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)(1) was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS and diverticulosis were found to be more severe than his current 30 percent rating reflects, with symptoms including marked malnutrition, anemia, and general debility without the ameliorating effects of medication. The Board determined that a 100 percent rating under DC 7323 is warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- IBS, diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20054020
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
A 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted, and service connection for hypertension is denied.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there is no current diagnosis of IBS or symptoms at any time during the pendency of the claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's IBS and obstructive sleep apnea are granted as service connected, with the latter condition likely originating during active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, and will need to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diverticulosis and colon tumor.
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