IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS is granted, and the rating for sinusitis prior to January 23, 2023 is denied. However, the claim for a higher rating for sinusitis from January 23, 2023 onwards remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The initial 10 percent rating for scar, residual colon resection was granted.

The Veteran's IBS is related to his service-connected psychiatric disorder and was granted service connection effective January 18, 2021.

Your appeal for a higher rating for IBS has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastritis was initially denied in May 2016. After reopening his claim, the VA granted service connection on a secondary basis to his pre-existing anxiety disorder. The Board is remanding this issue as it pertains to the merits of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to April 2, 2023, is denied. The rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS is also denied. Service connection for a rectum disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are not granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and IBS have been granted with ratings of 100% and 30%, respectively, effective August 22, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, hypertension, hemorrhoids, residuals of a fracture of the left wrist, iliotibial strain of the right knee with degenerative joint disease, Graves' disease and irritable bowel syndrome and gastroenteritis have been granted increased ratings. TDIU, SMC based on housebound criteria, and basic eligibility for DEA have also been granted effective as of May 23, 2017.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for a back disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and sleep apnea are all denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,Service connection is not granted for left hip arthritis, right hip arthritis, or cervical spine injury residuals as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was granted. The claims for diabetes, lumbar disc disease, right shoulder arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome were denied.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD disability is manifested by symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health, and the Board has granted a maximum schedular rating of 60 percent.

The Veteran's sinusitis and rhinitis are granted service connection under the PACT Act, effective from August 7, 2013.,TMJ is granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective February 3, 2021.,Depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent rating effective February 3, 2021.,Tension headaches are denied as not meeting the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.,Fibromyalgia remains at its maximum allowable rating of 50 percent.,IBS with GERD is denied as not meeting the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's IBS condition, characterized by alternating diarrhea and constipation with abdominal distress, was rated at the maximum of 30 percent prior to February 20, 2021.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial evaluations have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and diverticulitis, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), due to a duty to assist error in not considering direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been denied. The earliest date available for the award of service connection is December 16, 2020.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee osteoarthritis, pes planus, left ankle fracture with lateral collateral ligament tears and posterior Achilles tendon spur. The claim for IBS remains pending due to the need for clarification of the diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, intestinal disability (including IBS), sinusitis, upper respiratory infection disability, allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right knee strain, and left knee strain has been denied.,Remanded issues include GERD and knee strains.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet have been granted service connection. The effective date remains pending as the appeal was withdrawn for tinnitus and IBS.,An increased rating to 30 percent has been granted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is granted as secondary to their service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).