IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD), sinusitis, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, abdominal condition (IBS and acid reflux with nausea), neuropsychological condition, and cystic fibroids are all pending.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC(t) prior to October 16, 2024 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a need for higher level aid and attendance before this date.,For the earlier effective dates of service connection for erectile dysfunction and grant of SMC(k), the claim was also denied as there was no factual basis to establish entitlement prior to April 27, 2022.

The Veteran's service connection claims for IBS, hypertension, right ear hearing loss disability, and initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis have all been denied.,Specifically, the Board found no current diagnosis of IBS during the appeal period. The claim for hypertension was not granted on a presumptive basis as there is no evidence showing it manifested to a degree of 10 percent disabling within one year of separation from service. Service connection for right ear hearing loss disability and initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis were also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal conditions and GERD with abdominal pain due to a lack of adequate medical opinions regarding direct service connection. The AOJ must provide additional examinations to determine if these conditions are related to her active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is denied as there is no current diagnosis of IBS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 1, 2025, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that he was precluded from employment solely due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and dismissed the appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea, IBS, diabetic nephropathy, and erectile dysfunction was granted with an effective date of November 14, 2022. The award also includes SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was granted with an effective date of October 29, 2024. This decision also grants the Veteran a 70 percent rating for PTSD from October 27, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and military service.

The Veteran's IBS was rated as 10 percent disabling effective May 19, 2024. Prior to that date, the disability did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the period from December 29, 2023 to April 28, 2024 due to his service-connected psychiatric disability and IBS causing occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all six service connection claims, including erectile dysfunction, GERD, insomnia, IBS, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for service connection for IBS with GERD and asthma, which were initially denied in the September 1995 rating decision. The Board has determined that these claims have not been addressed by the RO.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for hearing loss and granted service connection for right elbow condition. The remaining issues of left elbow, cervical spine, left hand, right hand strain, left shoulder, lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica), movement disorder of the leg, movement disorder of the foot, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's SMC(l) was granted based on his service-connected prostate cancer, metastatic cancer of the back, ribs, and pelvis, and metastatic cancer of the lymphatic system. The Board found that he has additional disabilities independently ratable at 50 percent or more, including RUE peripheral neuropathy, diabetes with erectile dysfunction, LLE peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, RLE peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve, left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, and right clavicle fracture residuals. The Veteran is now entitled to SMC(m 1/2) based on these additional disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the case to obtain VA examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for mild degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine (claimed as chronic back pain) is being remanded to determine if her MOS as an Ammunition Specialist caused her current condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea have been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his claims prior to a decision being made.

The appeal regarding earlier effective dates for IBS and IVDS is dismissed.,The reduction in the rating for painful right toes scars is granted, restoring a 10 percent rating from May 3, 2023.,Increased ratings to 20 percent for lower extremity radiculopathy are granted as of October 21, 2024.,Service connection and increased ratings for left hip conditions, right hip conditions, left knee condition, ED, and depressive disorder are granted.