IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, right ankle disability, right hand scar, left foot plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, and skin disability (xerosis) have all been granted. The issues of service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, and skin disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors in not obtaining opinions on whether his current disabilities are related to his service-connected right knee disability, and for a comprehensive mental health examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for IBS and GERD due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service connection for dermatitis, IBS, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory condition, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain syndrome with abdominal pain and bloating, gastric ulcers, and CFS is granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial disability ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's written requests to withdraw all issues currently on appeal.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for allergies, IBS, headaches, and a sinus disability. The claims of service connection for left knee tendinitis and a feet disorder have been remanded due to duty to assist errors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar disc degeneration, lumbar strain with levoscoliosis, and IBS are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and a compensable evaluation for chronic bronchitis due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran is presumed exposed to burn pits, and his IBS is considered an MUCMI (Medically Unservice Connected Medical Illness).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability, IBS, sciatic pain, anxiety, and depression as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service event that would support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome have been denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, MDD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's private treatment records need to be obtained, and he should be scheduled for VA examinations.

Service connection is granted for IBS and an undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic fatigue and memory loss.,Service connection is denied for a bilateral ankle disability and a bilateral foot disability except for left foot hallux valgus.

The Board has remanded the appeal for a TDIU claim due to concerns raised in an August 2024 Joint Motion for Remand (JMR). The JMR found that the January 2023 VA opinion was not supported and that there were inconsistencies with other opinions. A new VA examination is required to address these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, dry eyes, skin rash, sarcoidosis, IBS, and acid reflux. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are based on direct evidence of their onset during or shortly after his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a current clinical diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Veteran contends that his IBS is related to service-connected insomnia and exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia. Further evaluation is needed to determine if he meets the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's GERD, IBS, and gall bladder removal are granted as secondary to her service-connected PTSD with panic disorder and MDD.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the issue of service connection for migraine due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his ability to maintain significant independence in daily activities.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for GERD with IBS and migraine headaches was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.