IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as the evidence does not clearly and unmistakably show that IBS pre-existed service, but also did not become aggravated by service. The Veteran's symptoms were present within one year of his separation from active duty.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The issues of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, right wrist disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral foot disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, sinus disorder, GERD, hysterectomy (previously claimed as fibroid tumors), PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, and alopecia have been granted. The appeal was dismissed for the issue of a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the claims file after previous decisions and requires further review. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded for readjudication.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, to include IBS, is not service-connected.,The Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred in service and has been recurrent since then.

The Veteran's child, J.A., was added as his dependent to his award of VA disability compensation effective October 1, 2015. The effective date is granted from May 20, 2010, but not earlier.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disorder, denied compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and GERD with IBS, and denied increased ratings for GAD with bruxism and ADHD. The Veteran's GAD with bruxism and ADHD was granted a 30 percent rating from July 20, 2020 to December 22, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, rating increases, and other issues are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board will obtain additional medical records and provide VA addendum opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted, effective February 18, 2013. He is now receiving SMC at the housebound rate, effective October 16, 2013.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss and a respiratory disability (to include COPD) to be further evaluated due to insufficient evidence in previous VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that his symptoms did not begin during or as a result of his active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for IBS, ulcer condition, and an increased rating for GERD.

The Board has ordered additional examinations and opinions to determine the service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS, and headaches. The appeals are remanded due to the Veteran's failure to report for prior VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension and its relationship to his service-connected IBS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, finding that his current diagnoses of ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome are not related to his in-service symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision, severe burn injury, ALS. Therefore, the claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is found to be service-connected as it developed during his military service and is linked to the in-service gastrointestinal issues he experienced.

The Veteran's stomach disorder, including GERD and IBS, and tremor disorder (Parkinson's disease) are being remanded for further development to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for Crohn's disease, which the Veteran claims as IBS. The evidence shows that the Veteran had symptoms of diarrhea in and since service, supporting a finding of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's stomach disability, IBS, face numbness, bilateral arm rash, stiffness/muscle pain, and fatigue. The headaches are also considered service connected as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis with sinusitis.