IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral spine strain with degenerative disc disease was denied. The issues of service connection for a stomach condition and TDIU were remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and clarification of the Veteran's IBS diagnosis, as well as to determine if his disability is related to service in the Persian Gulf.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can dress himself, keep himself clean, feed himself, attend to his personal needs, and navigate his daily environment without the help of another person.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or qualifying signs and symptoms indicative of these conditions.,For the initial rating claim, the Veteran has been remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and authorization for private medical records related to his employer's employee assistance program counseling sessions.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS conditions are currently rated at 10 percent, with no higher rating available.,Service connection for a cardiovascular disorder was not granted earlier than August 28, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional private medical records and an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's IBS is related to service, including his reported complaints of diarrhea and upset stomach in service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for IBS and GERD due to inadequate opinions regarding aggravation by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's testicular cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for other conditions, including stage 4 undifferentiated metastatic carcinoma and its associated neoplasms, as these are inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for testicular cancer.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder are granted service connection. The Veteran is also granted service connection for sleep apnea, but the gastrointestinal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome) remains unresolved.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for gastrointestinal disability was granted. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus and sleep apnea secondary to service-connected conditions, as well as depressive disorder due to another medical condition with depressive features.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is found to be service-connected due to its onset during his military service and the presence of other symptoms typical for IBS.

The appeal for service connection for a right wrist disorder, broken ribs, and an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and prostate condition due to lack of a current diagnosis. The claim for service connection for ulcer with stomach pain is remanded as the Veteran asserts his symptoms are related to medications used for his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's IBS and migraine headaches claims are remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's IBS symptoms have worsened, and the Board finds that a VA examination is needed to assess the current nature and severity of her condition. Additionally, further records development is required for the TDIU claim.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of IBS and hemorrhoids, as they are related to in-service surgeries. The Veteran's representative is requesting a new opinion from an appropriate specialist.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of IBS and gastroenteritis, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of these conditions. The Veteran's symptoms have been consistent throughout his military service, leading to a determination in favor of service connection.

The appeal regarding the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, cervical spine disorder, and thoracolumbar spine disorder is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis is granted.

The Veteran's fungal infection and psoriasis are granted as service-connected. The Board also remanded several issues for further development.