Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not show moderate symptoms that entail frequent episodes of bowel disturbances with abdominal stress.
The deciding factor: The November 2024 VA examination showed only change in stool frequency, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7319.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109343
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