IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a digestive disorder, including IBS, and TDIU benefits are being remanded due to the need for additional development of her medical records and a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, finding no evidence of its occurrence during service or a link to a pre-existing condition.

The Board has granted service connection for peptic ulcer disease with esophagitis, gastritis, gastric ulcer, and irritable bowel syndrome. The effective date of this grant is June 6, 2002.

The Board denied entitlement to extra-schedular consideration for chronic lumbosacral strain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for irritable bowel syndrome with lactose intolerance (IBS) was denied by the Board, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7319.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's IBS and colitis are related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The case will be returned for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The claims for traumatic brain injury with headaches and blurred vision, residuals of right finger injury, and irritable bowel syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's IBS was initially rated as noncompensable prior to February 10, 2006 and increased to 30 percent effective September 25, 2007. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted for any period.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected chronic colitis with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) beginning on January 19, 2005 was denied as the Veteran did not report for a VA examination scheduled to evaluate the current severity of his IBS.

The Veteran's bowel condition, including IBS, is not related to his active duty military service. The Veteran's PTSD disability has been rated at 30 percent since December 13, 1971.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining clinical records. The case will be readjudicated based on all evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD and assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) is also service connected, but the right knee and ED disabilities do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her cervical spine disability and varicose veins of the left popliteal area, as well as her claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Veteran was granted service connection for hemorroids but found no evidence to support a current diagnosis. Her TDIU claim is referred to the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU, but he is not currently unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic lower gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as IBS and diverticulosis, to include as secondary to his service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims due to his death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a direct result of the veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for proper notice and a VA examination.