IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA). The Veteran's claim of entitlement to SSA disability benefits is based on his service-connected conditions, and these records are necessary to properly evaluate his claims.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to June 11, 2011 was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements for a combined rating of 70% or more due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for peripheral vestibular disease and irritable bowel syndrome as the Veteran's death made the appeal moot.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is required.

The Board denied service connection for IBS, gastrointestinal pain, and sleep disturbances as not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various injuries and dental disabilities due to incomplete development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of upper respiratory infections and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and her active duty service or any diagnosed disabilities.

The Veteran's disability rating for colon cancer residuals with irritable bowel syndrome and impaired sphincter control has been granted at a 100 percent level. Additionally, the Veteran is now eligible for special monthly compensation based on his housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims, including secondary service connection and a VA examination to clarify the nature of his conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of a right knee injury, flat feet, IBS, and athlete's foot have been granted. The effective date for the award of service connection for tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is set at April 23, 2011.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection. The right shoulder condition, IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded for additional development.,The left knee condition remains pending as it requires an addendum opinion from the June 2014 VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion regarding service connection for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and OSA have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,For the right ankle and foot conditions, the Board found insufficient evidence to establish a link between these disabilities and service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions and their relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the cases of right foot disorder, to include plantar fasciitis, and sinus disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea (secondary to other specified and trauma-related disorder), gastrointestinal disability other than GERD, paralysis of the left vocal cord, paralysis of the left hemidiaphragm, syncope, and kidney disability have all been granted. The Veteran is also presumed to have served in the Southwest Asia theater during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bowel disorder and erectile dysfunction, as these conditions are claimed to be due to his service-connected lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) or medications prescribed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the claims for respiratory disability, bilateral hearing loss, and gastrointestinal disability other than GERD due to further development being required.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and pes planus with plantar fasciitis to consider additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's migraines are related to her service-connected PTSD, as well as for an evaluation of her IBS/GERD.