IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), but granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The decision also addressed the initial rating of IBS, finding it not compensable.

The appeal seeking a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was dismissed as the Veteran's December 2024 Notice of Disagreement was not valid due to concurrent election of administrative review options.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiology related to the Veteran's service.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability and irritable bowel syndrome, and dismissed the appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability as moot.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic gastrointestinal disability, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and remanded claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), cervical spine, lumbar spine, left knee, and left ankle disabilities.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome but granted service connection for impairment of sphincter control as secondary to the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) effective April 30, 2014, and remanded the issue of service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to IBS.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sinusitis, both presumptively due to the Veteran's Persian Gulf War service.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and allergic rhinitis, but denied service connection for sinusitis.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted service connection for mild broad-based disc bulge L4-L5 resulting in mild central canal stenosis pain of the lumbar spine and right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy, but denied service connection for restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for diverticulitis, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for seborrheic dermatitis, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disorder, GERD, and IBS as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and a 30 percent rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease with spinal fusion, while remanding the claims for right arm radiculopathy, left arm radiculopathy, left shoulder disability, and left ankle disability.

The appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, a recurrent jaw disability, a recurrent left wrist disability, a recurrent bladder disability, erectile dysfunction, and a psychiatric disability to include a depressive disorder and an adjustment disorder has been dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, nerve damage, and sleep disturbance. The Board also denied an increased rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for COPD from August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act and remanded other claims for further development.

The appeal for service connection for blepharitis, cervical arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome is dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election.

The Board granted the direct payment of attorney fees for service connection and increased evaluation of OSA with asthma, but denied it for other conditions.