IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Board granted the appeal for service connection and attorney fees based on the December 2023 grant of service connection for headaches, but denied it for irritable bowel syndrome and sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and allergic rhinitis. Service connection was denied for chronic sinusitis, CFS, respiratory condition, traumatic brain injury, skin condition on the left big toe, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, stroke condition, migraine headaches, right knee strain, left knee strain, left shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral restless leg syndrome. An increased rating for left great toe scars was granted.

The Board reopened the claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, to include irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, diverticulitis, Barrett's esophagus, constipation, and GERD, as new and material evidence was received.

The appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was dismissed as there is no remaining case or controversy. The claim for a higher initial disability evaluation for migraine headaches was denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disability and musculoskeletal issues, to ensure appropriate development of evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to allow the AOJ to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing and determine if additional evidentiary development is required.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on a presumptive basis due to Persian Gulf War service, as the condition manifested after such service and during the appeal period. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including chronic sinusitis and dermatosis, and assigned a 10 percent disability rating for scars from right shoulder surgery and right testicular hydrocele status-post surgical repair.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome due to clear and unmistakable error in a May 2002 rating decision.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including head swelling/inflammation, corneal scars and opacities or other keratitis, right leg pain (separate from right knee PFPS), condylomata acuminata of the perianal region, an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, depression, severe paranoia, and brain damage, right foot pain, mild penile irritation, a STI, rectal scar, status post hemorrhoidectomy/skin tag removal, internal or external hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right ankle with instability and remanded claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic sinusitis.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility under the VA PCAFC to allow further processing based on a now-eligible serious injury incurred during a qualified period of service.

The Board remands the claims for initial compensable evaluations of asthma, gastroparesis, and irritable bowel syndrome to schedule VA examinations.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claim for hypertension.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and denied an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for IBS but granted an effective date of October 13, 2006, for lumbosacral strain. The issues related to initial ratings and TDIU were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by IBS symptoms and an acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder (UAD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).