IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for skin lesions has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is rated at 30 percent, but no higher, throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, IBS, back condition, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood due to in-service treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's right knee condition is granted service connection. The issues of left knee and gastrointestinal disorders are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for various conditions including a left knee disability, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, IBS, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeal.

The Veteran's IBS is granted as service connected due to exposure in the Gulf War, with a rating of 100%.

The appeal for service connection for a skin disorder and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been dismissed.,The appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle joint stiffness and pain, and an increased rating for fibromyalgia have been remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions, including high triglycerides, loss of balance to include vertigo, residuals of Dengue fever, noise sensitivity, light sensitivity, and a lump in the throat. The claims were withdrawn by the Veteran before any decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for irritable bowel syndrome was denied in a final decision, and no new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for blood clots (including pulmonary embolisms) is not granted as there is no medical evidence linking the condition to service or exposure.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder was denied. A 70% rating is granted beginning December 22, 2015. The TDIU claim is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran already receiving special monthly compensation based on his IBS.

The Veteran's service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) has been granted, as well as secondary service connection for various conditions including chronic fatigue, depression, Raynaud's disease, irritable bowels, respiratory distress, and high grade fevers.,Secondary service connection was also granted for the Veteran's SLE in relation to his claimed disorders of chronic fatigue, depression (including insomnia), Raynaud's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, respiratory distress, and high-grade fevers.

The Veteran's IBS is granted a 30 percent rating.,Service connection for COPD and sleep disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Joint pain of ankles, knees, lower legs, shoulders, arms, and wrists are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,GERD and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,No effective date provided as the decision is for appeal purposes only.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed IBS and chronic bowel disability, requiring further examination and treatment records.

A rating of 60 percent for autoimmune disease is granted from July 24, 2008.,A maximum schedular 30 percent rating for IBS is granted from July 24, 2008.

The Veteran's IBS is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum under the applicable rating criteria. Therefore, an increased rating in excess of 30 percent cannot be granted.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits are remanded due to concerns about his current employment and the need for a new assessment considering all evidence of record, including his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding tinnitus, bilateral hip condition, bilateral foot condition (pes planus), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's dizziness, insomnia disorder, and IBS have not been found to be related to her service. The right eye scratch and right shoulder pain are presumed to be related to the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. Hyperactive thyroidism is presumed due to the Veteran's service.,The Veteran's insomnia disorder does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not interfere with her occupational or social functioning.