IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory insufficiency and dyspnea, left ventricular hypertrophy, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional abdominal pain syndrome, chronic headaches, right restless leg syndrome (RLS), left RLS, right hand tremors, and left hand tremors have been granted. The Veteran's claim for CFS has been reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for IBS is granted due to the presumptive criteria under the PACT Act, as his condition qualifies as a MUCMI.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder, and a rash in the groin area. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

Your appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and status post cholecystectomy has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's HSV-2 is granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent, effective as of the date of decision. The non-compensable rating for hypothyroidism remains unchanged. Other service connection claims are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in adjudicating a separate claim for IBS as secondary to service-connected hypothyroidism. The Veteran's digestive issues related to his service-connected hypothyroidism need to be evaluated by VA.

The Board has denied readjudication of the previously denied claims for lung disability and irritable bowel syndrome due to lack of new relevant evidence. The claims for OSA and hypogonadism are remanded as there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and irritable colon syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during active service or a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome, and a back disability are remanded due to the absence of a copy of his Social Security Administration (SSA) decision in the claims file.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of IBS, abdominal scars, and TDIU prior to specific dates were denied.,The Veteran was granted service connection for these conditions on July 14, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if there was clear and unmistakable error in the December 2015 rating decision denying service connection for GERD, DM, IBS, a menstrual disorder, and CPS.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right knee disability and service connection for IBS are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for further medical testing.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 23, 2010, for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate, with anxious distress is granted.,The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU due to new evidence indicating worsening of symptoms. The Veteran's current conditions include left adrenal mass, hip replacement, fecal incontinence, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's IBS has been granted a 10 percent rating from November 21, 2016. The other issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including service connection claims and TDIU. The Veteran's Gulf War exposure is the basis for these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have caused his diverticular disease and obstructive sleep apnea, granting service connection for these conditions. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of IBS.

The Veteran's OSA, tinnitus, GERD, and IBS were all found to have onset during service. Service connection was granted for these conditions.,Fatigue disability, right knee disability, and liver disability are still under review.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is granted at a 40 percent evaluation, effective September 28, 2011. The issue of an increased evaluation for GERD and the issue of an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for uterine fibroids status post hysterectomy are denied.