Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS symptoms were found to be occasional episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress, which do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011093
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