IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2026

The Veteran's IBS is granted with a 10 percent rating effective May 19, 2024. The Veteran's acne and rhinitis are denied initial compensable ratings. The Veteran's costochondritis is granted with a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's asthma, OSA secondary to asthma, and IBS have been granted service connection.,Service connection for asthma is established based on the presumption of soundness. Service connection for OSA is granted as it is considered a complication of asthma. Service connection for IBS is granted as there is no evidence of pre-service condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his heart disability and diabetes mellitus with nephropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to their combined effects on his physical abilities.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain as there is no current diagnosed disability of IBS or functional impairment due to abdominal or constipation symptoms.

The Veteran's service connection for IBS and an initial increased rating of 50 percent for other trauma and stressor related disorder are both granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to incomplete records, including VA treatment records. The Veteran is requested to provide information about any private treatment records that may be relevant.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and migraine disability. The Veteran's right knee strain is granted.,Service connection was not established for the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including irritable bowel syndrome and a stomach condition, is granted as service connected. The Board found that the symptoms began in service and are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and major depressive disorder were granted, but the effective dates are denied.,Service connection was granted for a low back disability (degenerative arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis).,The Veteran's claim for lattice degeneration with atrophic holes is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for additional opinions regarding service connection for irritable bowel syndrome with constant diarrhea.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD and IBS as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that there is reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's intestinal condition, OSA, and chronic fatigue as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and IBS/GERD were denied as there was no evidence of severe health impairment or other symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and bilateral pes planus have been granted service connection, with the latter being attributed to aggravation during service.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD have been granted service connection, with a maximum rating of 30% for both conditions effective May 18, 2024.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examinations and a need for further diagnostic testing. The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is being evaluated to determine if it is related to service or her service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and IBS is granted as presumptively due to Persian Gulf War service. The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The claim for service connection for headaches is remanded due to a lack of medical nexus opinions.