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Digestive System

Articles about VA disability benefits for veterans with service-connected digestive issues. 

An image of a woman laying on her side and holding her stomach with her knees pulled up. Over the image is a blue banner reading the article title: The VA rating for IBS secondary to PTSD

IBS Secondary to PTSD VA Rating

June 11, 2026 by Neil Woods

If you believe your PTSD and IBS are related, you may be able to prove a connection to get an IBS secondary to PTSD VA rating.

Filed under: Digestive System, PTSD

Photo of a doctor's arms in a lab coat wearing blue medical gloves reaching in from the right side holding a colorful cardboard diagram of the digestive system. Article title is to the left: Can Veterans Get a Diverticulosis VA Rating?

VA Rating for Diverticulosis

March 17, 2026 by Neil Woods

In this article, we explain how a VA rating for diverticulosis can open the door to VA benefits and potential compensation down the road.

Filed under: Digestive System

Photo of an anatomical model of a person from the shoulders to the pelvis. Article title is to the right: Gastroparesis VA Rating Explained

Can You Get a VA Rating for Gastroparesis?

March 3, 2026 by Neil Woods

This article explains what gastroparesis is, how it may be connected to service, and how the VA determines a gastroparesis VA rating.

Filed under: Digestive System

A woman sits on a bed, holding her waist with a pained look on her face. Alongside the image is a blue banner reading the article title: Getting a pelvic pain VA rating

Pelvic Pain VA Disability Rating

February 19, 2026 by Neil Woods

If your pelvic pain is caused by military service, you may be eligible for compensation, even though there is no pelvic pain VA disability rating.

Filed under: Chronic Pain, Digestive System, Genitourinary and Gynecological Conditions

Photo of a woman in a white shirt holding a plastic diagram of the colon. Article title is to the left: Can veterans get a colon polyps VA rating?

The Colon Polyps VA Rating Explained

February 3, 2026 by Neil Woods

There’s no diagnostic code for colon polyps, but veterans can qualify for a VA rating for colon polyps when they are linked to other conditions.

Filed under: Digestive System

A woman in a green sweater touches her chest in discomfort while a grey haired man holds her shoulder. Alongside the image is a blue box reading the article title: The eosinophilic esophagitis VA rating

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) VA Rating

October 30, 2025 by Neil Woods

We explain what EoE is, how it may be connected to military service, and how you can get an eosinophilic esophagitis VA rating.

Filed under: Digestive System

An image of a sheaf of wheat laying on a white background with a blue banner over the bottom reading the article title: Understanding the celiac disease VA rating

VA Rating for Celiac Disease

August 14, 2025 by Neil Woods

If you’re a veteran with celiac disease you believe was caused or worsened by your service, you’ll want to understand the celiac disease VA rating.

Filed under: Digestive System

An image of a man holding his abdomen which is shaded red to indicate pain. Alongside this image is a blue banner reading the article title: getting a pancreatitis VA rating

VA Disability for Pancreatitis

June 26, 2025 by Neil Woods

If you’re a veteran who believes your pancreatitis may be connected to your service, you could be eligible for pancreatitis VA rating.

Filed under: Digestive System

A doctor holds up a magnifying glass over a model of a human digestive tract. Alongside the image is a blue box reading the article title: VA disability for colon cancer related to military service

Getting VA Disability for Colon Cancer Being Treated

June 12, 2025 by Neil Woods

We explain VA disability for colon cancer being treated, how veterans can service connect it, and VA ratings for any residual issues.

Filed under: Burn Pits, Cancer, Digestive System

A person's in a doctor garments with a stethoscope around their neck indicates to a stomach inflamed with acid. Over the image is a blue box reading the article title: Is there a Barrett's esophagus VA rating?

Getting a Barrett’s Esophagus VA Disability Rating

April 24, 2025 by Neil Woods

If you’re a veteran with Barrett’s esophagus, you’ll want to understand the Barrett’s esophagus VA rating and whether you qualify for disability benefits.

Filed under: Digestive System

A woman holds her chest and throat which are highlighted red to indicate pain in the esophagus. Alongside the image is a blue box reading the article title: How veterans can get a GERD VA disability rating

Getting Your VA Rating for GERD

April 17, 2025 by Neil Woods

Did you know GERD may be related to military service? We explain the VA disability rating for GERD, the VA GERD DBQ, and related conditions.

Filed under: Digestive System

Three doctors in PPE stand over a patient, performing surgery. Over the image is a blue box reading the article title: Can I get VA disability for gallbladder removal?

VA Benefits for Gallbladder Conditions and Removal

October 3, 2024 by Neil Woods

If you’re a veteran experiencing a gallbladder condition or who needs their gallbladder removed, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits.

Filed under: Digestive System

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