The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome, finding that his disability more nearly approximates moderate impairment with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be more consistent with a moderate impairment under the pre-amended Code 7319 criteria, warranting a 10 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Irritable bowel syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

A25086967

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