IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including obtaining updated treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and issuing an SOC on additional claims.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is found to be a qualifying chronic disability due to his service in the Persian Gulf War, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a left leg disability (claimed as tingling), and irritable bowel syndrome. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings for his right shoulder strain or lumbar degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome was granted a 10 percent rating effective October 16, 2009. The other issues on appeal remain unresolved.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are found to be secondary to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder other than irritable bowel syndrome, including peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease, is also found to be secondary to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of all issues on appeal due to satisfaction with her current 100 percent combined disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bowel incontinence and irritable bowel syndrome. The outcome may affect his claims for increased ratings and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic intestinal disorder, claimed as IBS, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of the VA examiner's opinion. The case will be adjudicated again after all necessary actions are taken.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and irritable bowel syndrome have been denied. The Board found no current disability or symptoms of either condition, and thus could not establish a link to service.

The Board has reopened several service connection claims and granted them, with some issues receiving staged ratings. The effective date for the award of PTSD is set at April 9, 2007.

The Board found that the Veteran's current irritable bowel syndrome was not incurred in or is otherwise the result of his active service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and providing an appropriate VA examination to assess the Veteran's employability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations in accordance with the DSM-5, as well as obtaining additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records, scheduling appropriate examinations, and readjudicating the claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder. The remaining claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for scheduling a video hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. The issues of service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, broken ribs, and back disability are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain VA records from June 17, 2000, and beyond. The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disorders is being remanded due to the need for further examination and review of medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records, as well as issuance of a statement of the case for certain issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected GERD and IBS.