The Board granted an initial increased evaluation of thirty percent from September 22, 2020, for bowel dysfunction and denied a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reported symptoms of abdominal pain, changes in stool frequency, and altered stool passage met the criteria for a 30% rating under DC 7319. The evidence did not support a finding that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or maintaining employment since September 2, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Bowel dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102503
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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