IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome, as the earliest possible effective dates were correctly determined to be June 26, 2023.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for urinary incontinence and an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 2, 2018, for service connection for various disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and a 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis, while remanding the claim for a compensable rating for left knee status post ACL repair.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and remanded the claims for tinnitus, facial scars, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for further development.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings, except for a granted 30 percent rating for headache disability.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including plantar fasciitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, GERD, and various musculoskeletal issues. The decision also remanded the claims for sleep apnea and a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent, effective March 18, 2021, for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to the Board's decision and thus is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and the Board has dismissed the claim.

The Board denied service connection for a deviated septum and chronic sore throat, dismissed the issue of a sinus condition, and remanded claims for asthma, hypertension, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not show moderate symptoms that entail frequent episodes of bowel disturbances with abdominal stress.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Board granted an effective date of September 14, 2017 for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as a rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel disorder from that date.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hemorrhoids, but remanded the claim for a right knee disability.

The Board remands the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bowel rupture due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The Board granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder and cervical pain but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Board also granted ratings of 10 percent or 20 percent for several conditions from specific dates.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), vertigo, rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a link to active service. The claim for GERD was remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disability, headaches, skin disability, and tremors of the hands due to potential Gulf War-related exposures.

The Board granted an effective date of July 23, 2018, for a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's cervical strain, IBS, and headaches.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including PTSD, IBS, cardiac arrhythmia, CFS, chronic headaches, chronic sinusitis, dyspnea, and fibromyalgia. The claim for bilateral pes planus was remanded.