IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, a tropical-based gastro-intestinal disorder, atrophy of the testes, and tinea pedis. The appeals are based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board found no current skin disorder of the right arm.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for GERD and irritable bowel syndrome, as both conditions were first diagnosed years after service.

The veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not service-connected, but his irritable bowel syndrome and joint pain are considered presumptively related to Gulf War service.,Service connection for fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness is denied as there is no medical evidence of such a condition.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a lumbosacral strain, residuals of excision of warts on the right hand, residuals of frostbite of the nose, and fractures of the fingers and ribs. Service connection was also denied for hemorrhoids, heart condition, prostate cancer, and right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed nervous condition with blackouts and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service occurrence.

The veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the effective date of the grant being unknown. The conditions are related to her exposure to organophosphates during her Gulf War service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected cervical spine disability and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board has determined that the veteran's injuries were due to his willful misconduct, specifically intoxication from alcohol consumption. As a result, he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome with chronic constipation as there is no current disability or evidence linking these conditions to her active military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine and fractured ribs, left side. The claim for stomach pain was also denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or any link to service.

The veteran's injuries were not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, and the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. section 1151 is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and gastrointestinal disorders, finding no evidence of a link to his active military service. The issues regarding headaches and erectile dysfunction are pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, and coronary artery disease. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The initial compensable rating claim was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and IBS, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his period of active service or any presumptive exposure to herbicides. The Board also found that there is insufficient medical evidence to support a secondary service connection claim based on PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected sinusitis with headaches has been granted a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The initial compensable ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and migraine headaches have also been granted.

The veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and right knee disorder, including arthritis, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.,Service connection for a cervical spine disorder, including arthritis, was denied as there is no evidence of an inservice injury.