The Veteran's service-connected GI disorder, manifested by moderate irritable colon syndrome with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress, is granted an initial 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows the Veteran has a history of gastrointestinal symptoms related to his diabetes, which are currently rated as mild IBS under Diagnostic Code 7319.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal (GI) disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2024
- Citation
- A24042661
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