IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2023

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted ratings, with the irritable bowel syndrome receiving a 30% rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened and granted, while her claims for low back condition, IBS, and fibromyalgia remain denied.,An initial rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability that meets the VA definition of hearing loss.,The Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's right knee and hip conditions are secondary to his left ankle fracture, or if they were aggravated by such condition. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,Similarly, the Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's left hip condition is secondary to his left ankle fracture, or if it was aggravated by such condition. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,The Board also finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's IBS disability is due to Gulf War Illness. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his military service, specifically his time in the Gulf War.

Service connection is granted for a bilateral foot disability.,Service connection is granted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for service connection of IBS, CTS (bilateral), allergic rhinitis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and left knee scar. The claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been reopened due to new evidence received since their final denial.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for an updated opinion on the combined functional impact of his service-connected disabilities prior to October 2, 2019. Additionally, updated SSA records are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected dizziness and IBS rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment during the period from March 29, 2010 to March 23, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver disorder, secondary to her service-connected cholelithiasis status post cholecystectomy and scars, is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, secondary to her service-connected cholelithiasis status post cholecystectomy and scars, is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including IBS and Crohn's disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for GERD and IBS, as these conditions are claimed as secondary to PTSD. The VA needs to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, IBS, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a respiratory disorder were denied as there was no evidence of a direct connection to service.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development and consideration, including service connection for GERD and IBS, increased ratings for radiation proctitis, ED, and depressive disorder, and reconsideration of the reduced rating for prostate cancer residuals.

Service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and migraine headaches has been granted.,The claims of service connection for osteoarthritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and anemia have been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), finding that these conditions are aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's IBS was granted service connection as a qualifying chronic disability due to active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. The rating assigned is 10% for frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS claim was denied for a rating in excess of 10 percent.,The TDIU claim is remanded due to inconsistencies and lack of clarity regarding the Veteran's employment and educational history.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach ulcers, prostate cancer residuals, anxiety and panic attacks, arthritis of the lower back, vision problems, umbilical hernia, high blood pressure, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of the knees. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to August 13, 2014. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the Veteran's IBS.

The Board denied compensation for the claimed conditions, finding that they were not caused by or became worse as a result of the VA hernia surgery on July 14, 2010.

The Veteran's service connection claims for vertigo, IBS, loss of sphincter control, pruritus rectum, and voiding dysfunction have been granted. The case is remanded to determine the nature and likely cause of any loss of sphincter control, pruritus rectum, and/or voiding dysfunction.