The Board denied a compensable evaluation for mixed episodes of constipation and diarrhea prior to March 30, 2024, and found that the maximum schedular rating has been awarded from that date onward.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7319, as they failed to manifest as moderate irritable colon syndrome with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress prior to March 30, 2024. From that date, he is in receipt of the maximum evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- mixed episodes of constipation and diarrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086748
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