IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2024

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not support moderate symptomatology with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to a duty-to-assist error. The case will be reviewed again with an examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's initial rating for IBS is denied as the criteria are not met, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent is denied. The Veteran's initial rating for tinnitus is also denied as the criteria are not met.

The Board dismissed the appeal for irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue, migraines/headaches, left knee strain, left shoulder strain, and right shoulder strain as the appellant requested a withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a paid and due audit of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits, specifically from February 18, 1982, to the present. The issue is whether VA should pay interest on the retroactive payment of $1269.00 in compensation benefits.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss does not meet the VA criteria for disability, and his service connection claim is denied.,The Veteran's IBS is at least as likely as not related to his service. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and fibromyalgia have been granted with effective dates of September 18, 2017, and September 16, 2016 respectively.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need to obtain her Reserve service records and provide TERA opinions regarding certain conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher rating for gastroenteritis and irritable bowel syndrome is denied. The case is remanded for referral to the VA's Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from December 2019 to March 5, 2020. As of March 5, 2020, the Veteran received a combined total rating of 100%, making the TDIU issue moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were denied as there was no evidence to support a nexus between the conditions and active duty service, including presumed exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia.

The Board has granted service connection for IBS as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and for OSA on a direct basis.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and chronic allergic rhinitis have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that would support service connection.,Regarding the remanded issues, the Board has determined that additional medical examination and opinion are needed to address the etiology of any headache disorder and intestinal disorder (IBS).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, BPPV, athlete's foot, IBS, and sinusitis. The claim for a compensable rating for ED was also denied.,No new evidence or changes in regulations were considered in this decision.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for GERD with IBS, effective from July 14, 2020.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated at 50 percent since November 2, 2020.,Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was granted effective November 2, 2020.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy disabilities, which have rendered him wheelchair dependent and unable to perform daily tasks.

Service connection for IBS is granted. Service connection for a back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal and back disabilities are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Board cannot consider evidence submitted after the March 2021 AOJ decision, so any new evidence will be considered by the AOJ.