IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2015

The Veteran's left ring finger fracture, allergic rhinitis, IBS, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, and PFB are all rated at the maximum non-compensable level. The Veteran is granted a rating of 10% for his proximal phalanx fracture.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is dismissed because he has already been granted service connection for the gastrointestinal disability and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's IBS is rated at 10 percent, while her left knee condition remains at the same rating. The appeal for an increased rating in both conditions is mixed.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a videoconference hearing before a Member of the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining new medical evidence and a VA examination. The issues include higher ratings for various service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn regarding the claim for a higher rating for epilepsy. The Board granted SMC based on need for aid and attendance (A&A) and SAH.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been rated at 30 percent since January 29, 2015. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of her service-connected psychiatric condition and IBS.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and fatigue, both diagnosed as part of a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness. The Veteran's hearing loss is being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional VA educational assistance benefits beyond 48 months, finding that she does not satisfy the exception for additional education benefits beyond the maximum due to her employment in a suitable position.

The Board found that the appellant's current gastrointestinal disability, including duodenal ulcer, hiatal hernia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The preexisting condition of IBS is believed to have been caused by stress related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease has not been manifested by symptoms of vomiting, material weight loss, hematemesis or melena with moderate anemia; or other symptoms combinations productive of severe impairment of health.,The Veteran's postoperative chorioretinitis and early cataracts have not been shown to warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent.

The Veteran's appeals were denied for various conditions and benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including irritable bowel syndrome, did not have onset in service and was not caused or permanently aggravated by his active military service, to include his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, IBS, and sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected disabilities other than Parkinson's disease, PTSD, and DM.

The Veteran's IBS was granted service connection effective January 22, 2015. The claim for migraine headaches is being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease as due to herbicide exposure, but denied the remaining claims. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and muscle or bone condition of the chest are not currently diagnosed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including cholecystectomy residuals, GERD, depression, knee disabilities, respiratory disorder, allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, hemorrhoids, skin disability, traumatic brain injury residuals other than headaches, headaches, right eye trauma residuals, dry eye syndrome, and erectile dysfunction are all granted.,The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, dry eye syndrome, and erectile dysfunction were found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and pancreatitis.

The Veteran's chronic low back pain, right upper lobe pleura disability (now claimed as tuberculosis [TB]), and irritable bowel syndrome are all found to be related to his active service.