The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for chronic constipation with gastroparesis and diverticulosis prior to December 19, 2019, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms were consistent with moderate impairment of health due to chronic constipation, but did not meet the criteria for severe impairment as required by the higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Constipation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26012127
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder to include GERD and chronic constipation, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first manifested during his active duty service at Camp Lejeune.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for OSA and chronic constipation, but granted earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions including OSA, ED, CVA residuals, and chronic constipation.
- Granted
The Board has granted earlier effective dates of June 1, 2014, for the Veteran's entitlement to service-connected Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Chronic Constipation, and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for increased evaluations and effective dates for multiple conditions. The appeal was dismissed due to withdrawal of claims by the Veteran.
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