IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), both associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with bruxism, as well as a rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches from December 18, 2020. The claims for service connection for cervical strain, left shoulder, right shoulder, and dizziness were remanded.

The Board granted an effective date of July 1, 2023 for a 30 percent rating for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including bronchial asthma, respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and functional abdominal pain syndrome. However, it granted service connection for right knee tendinitis, left knee tendinitis, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board granted a separate disability rating of 30 percent for GERD with Hiatal Hernia, but denied an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches and an initial rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome with diverticular disease, while remanding the claims for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, a bilateral hands and fingers condition, and female sexual dysfunction.

The Board restored the 20 percent ratings for thoracolumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting femoral and sciatic nerves, denied service connection for GERD and IBS, and remanded the claim for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for tension headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder, and for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left hip condition, neck condition, and TBI were remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election.

The Board denied a higher initial rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate severe IBS with constant abdominal distress.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating as they require further development, including new examinations.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome prior to October 29, 2020, and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis. The decision also remanded several issues related to left knee disability, left knee scars, and sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for a left elbow condition, radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities as secondary to lumbosacral strain, and increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for diverticulitis and denied it for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to correct duty-to-assist errors and obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury. The claims for GERD and OSA were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for migraines as it had been granted. The claims for service connection for a hiatal hernia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were denied, with a remand requested for further development of the IBS claim.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder.