IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2021

The Veteran's IBS is granted as a direct service connection, with the Board finding that it began during her active duty and is related to an incident in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues involving the service-connected conditions and evaluations, resulting in their dismissal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective July 16, 2012. The Veteran also received SMC based on housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include IBS, and obstructive sleep apnea. The appeals are granted as new and material evidence was received.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome was denied, but her service connection claim for irritable bowel syndrome was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gastroesophageal disorder (GERD), gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), right knee disability, and left knee disability due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for short term memory loss and shortness of breath have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his requests.,Service connection has been granted for fibromyalgia, headaches, IBS, and CFS. These conditions are presumed based on their manifestation during active duty in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to address both direct service connection and secondary service connection claims related to the Veteran's GI disabilities, including irritable bowel syndrome. The examiner is asked to document all diagnosed conditions and determine their likely etiology.

The Board denied service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and granted service connection for residuals of left hip replacement. Service connection was not established for arthritis of the joints.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their claim prior to a decision.,Service connection was granted for IBS, low back disorder, and bilateral eye disorder. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD also resulted in TDIU effective September 22, 2017.

The Veteran's IBS, headache disorder, alcohol use disorder secondary to PTSD, and anxiety (acquired psychiatric disorder) other than PTSD are all granted as service-connected due to their connection to his Gulf War service.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the issues of gastrointestinal disorders, GERD, bilateral eye disorder, thyroid disorder, and skin disorder due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for IBS, ADHD, and PTSD have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The RO granted service connection for PTSD with a 70% rating effective July 17, 2019, and TDIU effective January 1, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and right upper extremity, both secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, was denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for unspecified trauma-and stressor-related disorder is granted.,Service connection claims for other knee, back, nerve, and skin conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's peptic ulcer disease with irritable bowel syndrome was granted a 40 percent disability rating prior to January 30, 2020. From that date, the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, a higher rating for prostate cancer residuals, and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete information or need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal disorder, tinnitus, PTSD, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence in some cases and outdated VA examinations. The Veteran is requested to provide additional relevant records, and a new examination is needed for his gastrointestinal and PTSD conditions.