The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for spastic stomach (IBS) was denied, as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7323-7319.,A separate 10 percent rating for fecal incontinence from March 22, 2012 to August 23, 2019 was granted. However, a higher rating for fecal incontinence after that date is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7323-7319 for spastic stomach (IBS), and there was no evidence of extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements for fecal incontinence after August 24, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Spastic Stomach (IBS), Fecal Incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21008553
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a urinary disability, claimed as urinary incontinence, is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a fecal incontinence disability, including as secondary to a pelvic floor disability, is remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial claim for a 60 percent rating for fecal incontinence was granted. The effective date of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on permanent and total disability status is set at February 26, 2020. The earlier effective date for service connection for fecal incontinence prior to August 16, 2019, is denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 due to a lack of evidence showing that his bowel/fecal incontinence was caused by VA care and treatment following an August 9, 2000 hemorrhoidectomy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases of fecal incontinence and a rating for irritable bowel syndrome due to the need for further medical examination and evaluation.
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