IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to determine if service connection can be established for interstitial lung disease, colon condition (to include a hernia and IBS), and skin condition (melanoma).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, gastrointestinal disorder, and IBS are denied. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of chronic adjustment disorder with depressed moods secondary to his service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. His lumbar spine and right knee conditions, as well as his sinusitis and irritable bowel syndrome are denied due to lack of in-service incurrence or relationship.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Right Knee Disability claim has been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,Claims for involuntary muscle spasms affecting the arms, legs, and feet, weakness, chronic fatigue, respiratory distress, decreased cognitive functioning, dizziness, constipation (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have all been denied. These claims are being remanded to allow further development.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS have been rated at a 30 percent since the initial grant of service connection in February 2019. The Board found that his symptoms, while significant, did not warrant a higher rating as they were already covered by the current 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including irritable bowel syndrome, has been dismissed as she withdrew her claims prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left hand pain, lower and mid back pain, and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and all claims have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome has been reopened and is granted. The other issues are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left ulnar peripheral neuropathy, left forearm and hand scars, and fractured rib residuals as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's IBS rating is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and evidence, as the current evaluation does not fully account for his reported bowel leakage.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional medical opinions and examinations to address the nature, etiology, severity, and service connection of his gastrointestinal disorder, urinary dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, and lumbar spondylosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal and skin conditions, including diverticulitis, GERD, IBS, rosacea, polyps under arm, groin and mouth, and fungal infections. The reasons are that new evidence was submitted after the issuance of the March 2013 Statement of the Case, and VA's duty to provide an examination and obtain an opinion is triggered by this evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is denied as his fatigue is due to a diagnosed and service-connected condition (fibromyalgia).,Service connection is granted for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with the diagnosis being attributed to Gulf War undiagnosed illness.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not service-connected, and has remanded for further examination regarding his GERD/IBS issues.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. The Veteran's right ankle disorder, residuals of left oophorectomy, and gynecological disorders are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their relationship to service exposure.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been confirmed, and the evidence shows moderate symptomatology with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress.,A 10 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, fibromyalgia, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and memory loss. The claim for a low back disability was reopened but not granted. The appeal is remanded for further evaluation of other issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right wrist disability and IBS, as well as the effective dates for PTSD and DEA benefits, have been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including ED, RA, sinusitis, fibromyalgia, IBS, a skin disorder of the face, and bicep disabilities. The exposure basis is attributed to Gulf War service.