IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung condition due to asbestos exposure, bilateral hearing loss condition, lumbar laminectomy and discectomy, sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome are not service-connected. The cases have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period from June 17, 2015, was granted due to service-connected PTSD. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to her PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding of current left ear hearing loss or a causal relationship between right ear hearing loss and in-service noise exposure.

Service connection for IBS is granted, and a rating in excess of 50 percent for migraine disability is denied. The claim for service connection for cervical neck strain is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination due to missing service medical records, conflicting evidence regarding qualifying Southwest Asia service, and incomplete information about the nature of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for consideration of all evidence, including recent VA and private treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for IBS and Seizure Disorder. New evidence submitted since the last final denial supports these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to postoperative changes related to spinal fusion with mild kyphosis of the cervical spine, bilateral pes planus, and chronic diarrhea have been granted. The claim for left groin disability and chronic pain in the pelvic region and thigh has been remanded.,Service connection was also granted for residuals of left Achilles tendinitis.

The Veteran's appeal is granted for an earlier effective date of November 15, 2017 for the grant of a 30 percent rating for cluster headaches. The cases of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, alcohol abuse disorder (secondary to PTSD), and right thumb condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to address the nature and etiology of any diagnosed GI disorders.

The Board has withdrawn appeals for a right hand disability and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, but the claims for CFS, fibromyalgia, IBS, and a skin condition are remanded due to lack of current evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, and the appeal of this issue is granted. The Board has also remanded several other issues related to his claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and hiatal hernia with GERD and IBS. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board found that the withholding of VA compensation for 60 days of FY 2014 was proper because the Veteran received concurrent pay and thus, the adjustment (withholding) was valid.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, including IBS, as well as his other issues. The remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed gastrointestinal condition.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for hypertension, GERD, and thoracic outlet syndrome due to potential exposure during a TERA. Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis, cervical degenerative disc disease, and IBS.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been withdrawn.,New evidence received since the last final denial supports reopening of claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the diabetes mellitus, umbilical hernia, and right eyelid condition issues. The Veteran's migraine headaches and acquired psychiatric condition (including MDD and PTSD) have been granted.,Issues related to spastic duodenal bulb, asthma, bilateral hips, bilateral feet, hiatal hernia, bilateral knees, skin condition, left finger, bilateral elbows, bilateral hands, malaria symptoms, lazy esophageal sphincter, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, ischemic colitis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), diverticulitis, low back, and neck conditions have been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, digestive condition including IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and fallen arches/foot problems has been reopened. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature of these conditions and their relationship to military service.

The Board has determined that the VA examination is inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's IBS preexisted service, was aggravated by service, or had its onset during active duty.