Granted
The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS was found to meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the amended DC 7319, as he experienced abdominal pain related to defecation at least one day per week during the previous three months and had two or more of the following: abdominal bloating and subjective distension.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093366
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