IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The veteran's appeal for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The veteran was granted increased ratings for major depressive disorder, PTSD, and lichen simplex. Service connection for GERD and irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to PTSD was also granted. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss and GERD were denied. The claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, bilateral flatfoot, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability.

The appeal for service connection of colon cancer and irritable bowel syndrome was dismissed because the veteran passed away.

The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for IBS and a 40 percent rating for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease. The veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy disability rating was restored to 20 percent. Other claims were denied or dismissed.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating of 60 percent for irritable bowel syndrome to include GERD is granted.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and character of discharge determination. The issues are intertwined, so a new decision on the character of discharge could impact the service connection claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for left wrist disability, IBS, right wrist disability, and an increased rating for a scar on the left hand. It remanded decisions on bilateral flat feet and sinusitis.

The veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The veteran was granted a 10% rating for IBS. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was remanded.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated after additional development of his military records and VA examinations.

The Board denied the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a January 2023 Rating Decision.

The veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions were dismissed or denied. The veteran withdrew his appeal for several conditions, and the Board found no evidence to support service connection for other conditions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings for asthma, IBS, hemorrhoids, and TDIU due to procedural errors and incomplete evidence.

The veteran withdrew their appeals, so the Board dismissed all issues without prejudice.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, so he was granted Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further examination and clarification.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and IBS because a VA examination was not provided to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of IBS and MUCMI due to errors in obtaining private treatment records and inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded others for further review.