The Board granted the assignment of an effective date of October 26, 2022 for the award of an increased rating to 30 percent for service-connected constipation (claimed as irritable bowel syndrome).

The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's symptoms were severe enough to warrant a 30% rating since October 26, 2022.

Claimed conditions

constipation (claimed as irritable bowel syndrome), hemorrhoids

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 28, 2025

Citation

A25102664

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