IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome. Diagnostic Code 7319.
Overview
Irritable bowel syndrome causes belly pain linked to bowel movements along with changes in stool frequency or form, bloating, or urgency.
How VA rates it
Diagnostic Code 7319 · 38 CFR 4.114
Here is a plain language summary of the rating levels in the regulation. Read the official text for the exact wording.
| Rating | Summary of the criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Belly pain related to bowel movements at least one day per week over the past three months, plus two or more listed symptoms. |
| 20% | At least three days per month over the past three months, plus two or more listed symptoms. |
| 10% | At least once over the past three months, plus two or more listed symptoms. |
These criteria were updated May 19, 2024.
Common secondary connections
These are conditions often discussed in connection with IBS. A secondary claim generally needs medical evidence that one condition caused or worsened another. This list is general education, not a suggestion about any claim.
- Often discussed alongside anxiety, depression, or PTSD
Presumptive notes
VA lists functional gastrointestinal disorders, such as IBS, among Gulf War illness conditions for qualifying Southwest Asia service. Read the full eligibility rules on VA.gov.
Evidence veterans generally gather
VA describes evidence types in its evidence guide. For this condition, veterans often collect:
- GI or primary care records
- A symptom log
- Deployment records
- A current diagnosis from a medical provider
- Service treatment records and personnel records
- VA and private treatment records
- Statements from you, family, or fellow service members (lay statements)
- A Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) completed by a provider, if available
Official source
Rating levels: 38 CFR 4.114 on eCFR. Rules change; always confirm the current text.
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