The VA rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ranges from 10% to 30%. Veterans Affairs accounts for the severity of your condition to determine your IBS VA rating.
If you experience significant abdominal pain and similar symptoms, the VA could provide you with a high rating.
A Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability benefits claims lawyer prioritizes your claim. They want you to prove that your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are serious and, as such, you should receive fair compensation for them.
As part of their efforts, they can teach you about IBS and what to expect during the VA Disability claims process.
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome is a digestive disorder that impacts the stomach and intestines. People dealing with IBS are prone to bloating, cramping, and constipation. It is unknown what causes these and other IBS symptoms, but research indicates that food and stress may trigger them.
Consult with a doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain or other IBS symptoms. A doctor can perform testing and, if warranted, diagnose you with IBS. From here, you can treat your symptoms and find out if you can file a disability claim with Veterans Affairs.
An irritable bowel Disability claim lawyer gathers medical records and other proof on your behalf. Your attorney can help you file your claim following Veterans Affairs regulations. They can also answer your questions about the impact of your VA rating for irritable bowel syndrome.
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What does a VA Rating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Mean?
The VA rating for IBS relates to how much the condition’s symptoms affect you. Veterans Affairs has criteria in place to assess your IBS symptoms and how much compensation you can receive based on them. Below are details about how the VA decides what IBS disability rating to assign.
10% Rating
You report abdominal pain at least once after a bowel movement over the past three months. In addition, you experience changes in your stool frequency or form, straining or urgency, discharge of mucus from the gastrointestinal tract (mucorrhea), or abdominal bloating. With these symptoms, you must prove that you experienced at least two of them.
20% Rating
You suffer abdominal pain after you have a bowel movement at least three days a month. This pain must have occurred within three months.
Along with these requirements, you must report two or more additional IBS symptoms, such as changes in stool consistency or GI tract mucus discharge.
30% Rating
This represents the highest available IBS VA rating. It is given to veterans who experience abdominal pain related to bowel movements at least once a week within three months and multiple IBS symptoms.
To obtain this rating, you need to provide Veterans Affairs with medical records detailing how badly your IBS symptoms impact your daily life.
A VA disability benefits attorney can discuss these ratings in detail. Your lawyer can share information about Disability ratings and what you can do to receive adequate compensation for irritable bowel syndrome. They can put you in a position to get a high VA rating for IBS.
What Can You Do to Get a High VA Rating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Work with a Veterans Affairs Disability benefits lawyer who gives your claim their undivided attention. Your attorney can explain how the VA assigns disability percentages. They can provide tips to help you obtain a high VA rating relative to your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, including:
Build a Body of Evidence
Gather proof that highlights how your IBS symptoms make it tough to live your life the way you want. Your attorney can provide doctor’s notes, diagnostic test results, and other medical evidence to Veterans Affairs.
If you submit an abundance of evidence, it becomes difficult for the VA to dispute or deny your claim.
Learn About the Requirements for a VA Disability Claim for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Discuss VA Disability claim requirements and what they entail with your lawyer. You cannot get a 100% VA rating if you are coping with IBS symptoms. If you show Veterans Affairs that your symptoms are severe, you are well-equipped to receive a rating of up to 30%.
Exercise Your Right to Appeal
Submit an appeal if your Veterans Affairs IBS Disability benefits request is rejected or you are not satisfied with the VA rating you receive.
Your lawyer can provide insights into the VA Disability appeals success rate. They can help you file an appeal and boost your chances of achieving your desired claim result.
Communicate and collaborate with your lawyer as you attempt to get a VA rating for IBS that matches your expectations. Your attorney keeps you updated as the claims process moves forward.
If your claim is denied or you believe your VA rating is too low, your attorney can help you appeal promptly.
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Receive Legal Guidance and Support With Your VA Disability Claim for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are recurring problems. With a Veterans Affairs claim, you have the opportunity to get compensation based on these symptoms.
In one of the best-case scenarios, you submit your IBS disability claim, receive a high VA rating, and get sufficient compensation from Veterans Affairs.
The Marc Whitehead & Associates team has more than 120 years of combined legal experience. We can assist you with your Veterans Affairs irritable bowel syndrome Disability claim. Contact us to get started.
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