IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and a left knee disability as they were not related to the Veteran's active service. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for IBS, to include diarrhea with dehydration, and the appeal for an increased rating for dermatophytosis of feet have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent effective April 29, 2021, for spastic colon, claimed as irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone prevents him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment from July 28, 2022, but no earlier.

The Board granted service connection for GERD as it is but-for due to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and right knee strain. The remaining claims for IBS, hypertension, heart failure, and pericarditis are remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis, IVDS, and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine and assigned a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's effective date for a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder was granted as of February 19, 2020.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeal for disability ratings in excess of 30 percent for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and a right ankle sprain.

The Board denied various claims for increased ratings and service connection, including for allergic rhinitis, bladder condition, COPD, sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches, PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not show moderate symptoms or frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastritis with IBS and entitlement to TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of GERD and unclear association between symptoms and diagnoses.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective February 8, 2021.

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep apnea has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) beginning January 15, 2016, but denied ratings in excess of 30 percent and an initial compensable rating prior to that date.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraine headaches, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board granted service connection for IBS, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, GERD, sleep apnea, and back disability with a 50% rating for headaches. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, knee disabilities, shoulder disabilities, wrist disability, and hand disability were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome to obtain a medical opinion and additional evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to obtain additional medical evidence and clarification regarding the severity of the condition.