Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7319: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 0% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Irritable Bowel Syndrome under diagnostic code 7319 in 38 CFR § 4.114. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7319 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Mild disturbances of bowel function with occasional episodes of abdominal distress What raters look formild; occasional |
| 10% | Moderate: frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress What raters look forfrequent episodes; moderate distress |
| 30% | Severe: diarrhea, or alternating diarrhea and constipation, with more or less constant abdominal distress What raters look forconstant distress; severe diarrhea; alternating symptoms |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for IBS. The IBS condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to IBS appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 968 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with IBS as the primary issue. The IBS condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe IBS appeals generally rather than DC 7319 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7319?
Diagnostic code 7319 is the VA rating schedule entry for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, found in 38 CFR § 4.114. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7319?
DC 7319 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7319 require?
The 30% rating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome requires: Severe: diarrhea, or alternating diarrhea and constipation, with more or less constant abdominal distress.