VA Disability Claims Guide: IBS, GERD, Hemorrhoids, Liver Conditions, and Digestive System Cancers

REUPLOAD: Content updated to be accurate as of 05/19/24
Accredited VA Disability Attorney, MacKenzi Payne-Crowe explains VA claims for conditions that affect the digestive system.
The rating schedule for gastrointestinal disabilities includes conditions caused by physical trauma, infectious diseases, chronic multi-symptom illnesses like gastrointestinal disabilities related to Gulf War Syndrome, and surgery such as bowel resection.
This video covers:
VA ratings for IBS
VA ratings for GERD
VA ratings for hemorrhoids
VA ratings for some liver conditions
VA ratings for three digestive cancers
As you watch, keep in mind that the conditions listed in this video are not exhaustive. The ratings defined by the VA are representative of the types of symptoms experienced in gastrointestinal disabilities. It is entirely possible that you have a gastrointestinal disability that entitles you to VA disability benefits even if it is not specifically rated.
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Table of contents:
00:00 Intro
00:53 PART 1: IBS
02:32 How to service connect IBS
05:48 How the VA rates IBS
07:29 IBS and TDIU
08:03 PART 2: GERD
08:35 How to service connect GERD
10:24 How the VA rates GERD
10:49 PART 3: Hemorrhoids
11:19 How the VA rates hemorrhoids
11:39 PART 4: Liver conditions
11:55 Cirrhosis VA rating
12:42 How to service connect cirrhosis
13:08 How the VA rates cirrhosis
13:36 Hepatitis VA ratings
14:23 Hep A
14:48 Hep B
15:00 Hep C
16:23 PART 5: Digestive system cancers
16:51 Liver cancer va ratings
17:24 Bile duct cancer
18:13 Esophageal cancer
19:17 How Woods & Woods can help
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RESOURCES for more information about digestive disorder VA claims:
VA Disability Rating for IBS:
www.woodslawyers.com/ibs-vete...
Why apply for VA TDIU benefits?
www.woodslawyers.com/veterans...
VA Ratings for Liver Conditions like Hepatitis and Cirrhosis:
www.woodslawyers.com/liver-co...
Veteran’s Guide to VA Disability Ratings for Gastrointestinal Problems:
www.woodslawyers.com/gastroin...
Barrett’s Esophagus and GERD VA Ratings:
www.woodslawyers.com/veterans...
VA Disability Benefits for Hemorrhoids
www.woodslawyers.com/how-to-r...
VA Disability for Esophageal Cancer
www.woodslawyers.com/veterans...
VA Cancer Benefits for Veterans:
www.woodslawyers.com/cancer-v...
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[@scrapyardprospecting3855]

Wonder if a undiagnosed pancreatic biliary bypass surgery is included

[@chestypuller9614]

Thank u

[@Ross19kilo]

I had to have my gallbladder removed after my last tour to Iraq in 2011. Think it may be related to the burn pits?

[@woodslawyers]

It's hard to answer your question without knowing more details about your case. However, when a person undergoes gallbladder removal, they will often resolve many of the symptoms related to their condition. However, if the symptoms continue, you will likely still receive a gallstone VA disability rating. The rating for gallbladder removal is:
0% - for asymptomatic cases
10% - if you experience mild symptoms
30% - if you continue to suffer from severe symptoms

[@Ross19kilo]

@@woodslawyers I’m rated at 90% and have had GI issues ever since just never thought it would be rated so I never applied.

[@woodslawyers]

If we can do anything to help, please don't hesitate to call us at 812-426-7200 or you can request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&GastroGuideupdatedMacKenzi&CommentShare

[@andrewfrechtman6536]

I see lots of content on the Internet about IBS. What is there about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) i.e. Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease?

[@woodslawyers]

You learn more about ulcerative colitis here: www.woodslawyers.com/ulcerative-colitis-veterans-benefits/?.com&GastroGuideUpdateMacKenzi&CommentShare and Crohn's disease here: www.woodslawyers.com/crohns-disease-va-disability-veterans/?.com&GastroGuideUpdateMacKenzi&CommentShare

[@rickkane8043]

If you have IBS already snd then today they have a new rating can you file a gerd? Is on my military medical records and va records and recieved treatment and medication from va healthcare.Thanks

[@woodslawyers]

It’s common for a person to develop both GERD and IBS. The two conditions have similar symptoms and impact similar regions of the body. Veterans can receive a VA disability rating between 0% and 80% for GERD, depending on the severity of symptoms they experience and how much it impacts their health. If a veteran’s GERD is linked to their service-connected IBS, they could be owed additional monthly VA compensation for GERD. You can learn more about GERD and IBS here: www.woodslawyers.com/ibs-veterans-benefits/?.com&GastroGuideupdatedMacKenzi&CommentShare

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We would be happy to discuss Camp Lejeune benefits to see if we can help. You can reach us at 812-426-7200 or request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&GastroGuideUpdateMacKenzi&CommentShare