IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are granted as they were caused by medications prescribed for his other disabilities.,Service connection is granted for photophobia, which the examiner attributed to the Veteran's right eye corneal scarring.

The Veteran's IBS is rated at a 10 percent rating prior to October 19, 2018. The Board found that the evidence did not show moderate severity of symptoms as defined by the rating criteria.

The Veteran's IBS is granted with a maximum 30 percent rating. The Board has determined that further examinations are needed for her kidney and bladder issues, right toe disability, right shoulder condition, vertigo, gastrointestinal disorder (including GERD), and fatigue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's GERD with IBS prior to October 12, 2018, and from October 12, 2018, to October 8, 2020. The case is also remanded for a determination on whether the Veteran should receive a rating greater than 30 percent for his GERD with IBS as of October 9, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for IBS, memory loss, allergic rhinitis, a respiratory condition, and a low back condition due to potential TERA exposure during the Veteran's Gulf War service.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS have been granted service connection, with an initial rating of 10% for GERD. The Veteran also has presumptive service connection for his IBS due to exposure during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss was reopened due to new evidence, but the claims are still denied.,Service connection is granted for IBS under presumptive criteria related to Persian Gulf War service. Service connection for GERD is denied as it does not qualify under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Veteran's appeal is partially granted with a rating of 70 percent for PTSD, but the issues regarding gastrointestinal condition and left hip disability are remanded.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected IBS, finding that the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects his disability picture and that an extraschedular rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome is granted as these conditions are considered a qualifying chronic disability due to symptoms reported during active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for obtaining relevant private treatment records from a gastroenterologist and primary care provider.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings for various conditions and service connection claims. The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal pathology, including GERD and IBS, is granted as service connected. Other claims are either withdrawn or remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current intestinal disorder, including IBS and chronic diarrhea, to his service. The issue of secondary service connection for PTSD with symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks is also raised by the record.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, IBS and dyspepsia have been granted service connection.,Further examination is needed to determine the nature of any additional musculoskeletal disorders affecting the Veteran's lower extremities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the addition of new VA medical records and examinations. The case will be returned to the AOJ for review.

Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is granted. The Veteran's right and left carpal tunnel syndromes are each rated at the lowest possible level (10%) due to mild symptoms.

The Board has denied service connection for joint pains, including ankle, foot, knee, and shoulder disabilities. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.,Service connection is also denied for IBS.

The Veteran's IBS and pseudofolliculitis barbae are granted service connection. The cervical spine/neck disability, lumbar spine/low back disability, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity secondary to the lumbar spine are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for gastrointestinal disorder, chronic fatigue, and insomnia as there was no objective evidence of these conditions in the record.