Granted
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for IBS with GERD was granted, effective October 1, 2018. The veteran will receive a 60% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346 for GERD and Diagnostic Code 7319 for IBS.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000792
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