The Veteran's chronic diarrhea is rated at a maximum of 30 percent since August 13, 2024.
The deciding factor: The February 2025 VA examination found that the Veteran experienced abdominal pain at least one day per week during the previous three months and had changes in stool frequency and abdominal bloating, which are sufficient to warrant a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7319 for chronic diarrhea.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic diarrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26038084
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal conditions, including GERD and chronic diarrhea, are related to his service. After considering all evidence, the Board finds in favor of the Veteran.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of service connection for PTSD to July 20, 2021, and a 10 percent rating for chronic diarrhea.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected chronic diarrhea was denied a rating in excess of 30 percent, but TDIU was granted from August 15, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, rhinitis, chronic diarrhea, numbness of the left leg and arm, cervical spine disorder, GERD, ureterolithiasis, chest pains and heart palpitations, and lower back pain, as the VA examinations are inadequate.
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