Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on severe symptoms including diarrhea and more or less constant abdominal distress.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS symptoms, including severe diarrhea with more or less constant abdominal distress, met the criteria for a 30 percent disability evaluation under the applicable rating code.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086620
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