IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2025

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pansinusitis was dismissed. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral tinea pedis was denied. Claims for irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, rhinitis, and asthma were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 30% disability rating for IBS and a 10% rating for migraine headaches, both effective July 5, 2021. The issues of higher ratings for these conditions were remanded.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all open appeals.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed because the veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for IBS to ensure a complete record and proper examination. The Veteran will receive a new examination under the PACT Act.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied. The claims for maxillary sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The Board will consider new evidence that was not previously reviewed.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of toxic thyroid enlargement, hyperthyroidism, and irritable bowel syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions. The VA will need to provide a new examination considering all potential exposures.

All appeals were dismissed because the veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) rating was increased to 30%. The decision is based on symptoms including nausea, vomiting, alternating diarrhea and constipation, abdominal distress, and the need for continuous medication.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ankle strain and migraine headaches was partially granted. The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other issues were remanded.

The veteran's claim for an effective date of May 14, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted. Claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were denied. Claims for hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The Board granted secondary service connection for IBS, GERD, and ED due to the veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder and MDD.

The Board remanded all issues for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and duty-to-assist errors.

The veteran's rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been increased to 60 percent.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of IBS including constipation. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional medical evidence.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and/or opinions. The Veteran's conditions will be re-evaluated with proper diagnostic testing.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for IBS with GERD was granted, effective October 1, 2018. The veteran will receive a 60% disability rating.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for alopecia areata was denied. The claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and service connection for urinary dysfunction with crystalluria were remanded.