| Text of Recommendation | The under secretary for benefits implement a plan to incorporate into the appropriate medical disability benefits questionnaires the diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders from 38 C.F.R.§ 3.317 and require examiners to provide an explanation of whether the disorder is functional or structural. This should include a requirement that any necessary testing has been completed before examiners diagnose specific functional gastrointestinal disorders. |
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| Recommendation Number | 04 |
| Recommendation Status | Open |
| Significant Recommendation | Yes |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
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