IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher rating for tinnitus, and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, ulcer condition, allergic rhinitis, and hemorrhoids.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, as well as remanded certain issues for further consideration.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for right iliac crest syndrome and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, while denying increased ratings for dermatographism (urticaria), allergic rhinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and denying service connection for respiratory disability, right hand tremors, and left hand tremors.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), left foot disability, right foot disability, and right wrist disability as the weight of evidence did not support a finding of current chronic diagnoses or functional limitations.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claims for voiding dysfunction, right renal cyst, and further evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a separate rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that there was no evidence of a separate disability and that the criteria for a separate rating were not met.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this matter.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) under the PACT Act.

The appeal challenging the propriety of the reduction in the rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and allergic rhinitis was granted, restoring previous ratings. The appeals for a higher rating for IBS and allergic rhinitis were denied.

The Board denied various claims for earlier effective dates and initial ratings, granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome with blepharitis, and remanded the claim for service connection for gastroenteritis.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions with an effective date of February 1, 2023, but remanded other issues related to initial disability ratings and new claims.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, a skin disability (tinea pedis), and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, shortness of breath, and an anxiety condition.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's IBS, depressive disorder, right knee disability, and TDIU claim.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome under the PACT Act. The Veteran was also granted a 20% disability rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees and a 70% initial disability rating for chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for a back condition, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and headaches for further development.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, left sciatic radicular pain, and headaches. It also granted an initial rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a rating of 30 percent for lipoma of the skin on the back of the head. The claims for increased ratings for right knee strain with shin splints and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome were denied, as was the claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a higher rating for migraines, and remanded claims for service connection for psychiatric disorders, abdominal pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.

All claims for service connection and increased disability ratings have been withdrawn by the appellant, thus they are dismissed.