IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder with bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, and bilateral foot and toe disorder. The Veteran also had a service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder which was also remanded.

Service connection granted for PTSD and denied for other conditions. The case is remanded for further examination regarding right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a cardiovascular disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IBS, and right knee pain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since December 28, 2009. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The colorectal and gastrointestinal disability issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of gastrointestinal disorder, finding no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and active duty service or secondary to PTSD with depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a right tibia fracture was denied. The claim for TDIU from November 7, 2008 to April 9, 2012 was granted.

The Veteran's migraines and IBS have been granted a disability rating of 10 percent each, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease due to inadequate medical examinations and the need for additional VA care records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of broken or fractured ribs and residuals of a fractured sternum, finding that there is no competent evidence of current chronic disabilities at any point during the claims period.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The issue of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. Service connection for tinnitus and IBS are also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is related to his service. The case will be returned for further examination and a new medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of any claimed conditions, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development and clarification of diagnoses, as well as for new VA examinations. The issues include service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, TBI with vertigo and dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine strain, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, a chronic disability manifested by nausea, dizziness, hot flashes, and loss of appetite, incontinence, and impotence. The remand requires further development regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and irritable bowel syndrome due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's request. The remaining issues of increased ratings for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and right ankle disabilities; service connection for lower extremity pain and numbness, left ankle disorder, headaches, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, and fibromyalgia are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including nicotine dependence, asbestos exposure, and psychiatric disorders. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest available schedular rating of 70 percent. The ratings for fibromyalgia and IBS have been adjusted to reflect their current status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee disability, IBS, and migraines. The issues are related to new evidence submitted since his last decision.,The Veteran’s attorney indicated that he had not received a statement of the case on these claims.