The veteran's claim for an initial rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome was granted. The decision is based on the severity of symptoms reported during the review period.

The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate alternating diarrhea and constipation with more or less constant abdominal distress, warranting a 30 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

irritable bowel syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

January 16, 2025

Citation

A25004387

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