IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Board remands the case to obtain additional medical evidence and clarification regarding the Veteran's GERD symptoms, their severity, and how they impact his health.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including IBS, venous insufficiency, a lung condition, liver condition, GERD, right and left hand conditions, upper extremity neuropathy, kidney condition, and obesity. The claims for bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and arthritis; left knee strain and instability; right knee strain and instability; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; hypertension; erectile dysfunction; allergic rhinitis; obstructive sleep apnea; tension headaches; heart condition; depression; and anxiety were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the claims for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for DEA, a 10 percent disability rating for GERD, and service connection for IBS.

The Board granted an effective date of December 11, 2014, for the award of a TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an intestinal condition, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted a 30 percent disability rating, but no higher. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for other conditions are denied.

The Board granted service connection for vitiligo and gastrointestinal disability, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, right hand disability, left hand disability, and other knee and ankle disabilities. The decision also addressed the rating of PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic sinusitis. However, it granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied separate ratings for GERD and IBS prior to May 19, 2024, as they were rated under a single evaluation of 30 percent. The Board remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome, but denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, functional abdominal pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, restless leg syndrome, and tinnitus, due to a lack of clarity regarding requested examinations and an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to the service-connected PTSD and remanded other gastrointestinal conditions for further development.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded claims for obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted a 30 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted a higher initial disability rating of 30 percent for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from June 14, 2021.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for the purpose of providing the Veteran with notice concerning his right to a hearing as provided by 38 C.F.R. § 3.103(b)(1) and (d)(1).

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to clarify the severity of the Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome without considering the ameliorating effects of medication.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and an initial 20 percent rating for hypertension, while remanding the claim for a left wrist condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings, except for restoring a 30 percent disability rating for right knee strain and a 20 percent disability rating for left knee strain.