IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service connection claim for IBS is granted as it meets the criteria for presumptive service connection due to Persian Gulf Service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hips, knees, shoulders, and IBS are granted. The claim for persistent fatigue was denied. An initial 70 percent rating is granted for unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's service connection claim for irritable bowel syndrome was granted. The claims for degenerative arthritis of the right and left knees are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to January 22, 2020 was denied as the evidence did not show he became unemployable within a year of his May 1, 2020 application. The Board found that the Veteran already had a 100% disability rating from January 22, 2020 and thus TDIU prior to this date was moot.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor and IBS were granted effective from June 9, 2014.,Both conditions received increased ratings to reflect their severity.

The Veteran's RLE radiculopathy is granted with a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The initial ratings for fibromyalgia and IBS remain denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and gastrointestinal disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions, particularly in relation to his participation in TERA during active duty.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD are rated at a 30 percent evaluation, which is the highest schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 7319 for IBS.,The Board found that an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for IBS and GERD is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC is remanded due to missing notification letters and an inadequate CEAT evaluation. The case will be returned to the AOJ with new medical opinions and proper notice.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a failure to provide a VA examination in connection with her PTSD, which may have increased in severity since the last examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals regarding increased ratings and earlier effective dates for various conditions, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Lumbar Spine Disability, Radiculopathies, Hip Limitations, Migraine Headache Disorder, IBS, and GERD.

The Veteran's claims for depression, bruxism, IBS, and migraines are denied as they are considered part of her service-connected PTSD. The Veteran is granted a 70% rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD, IBS, and CFS were granted increased ratings and a TDIU was awarded based on all service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS are granted as secondary to his service-connected CAD, unspecified headache, and hypertension.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left ankle crepitus, left hand pain, right hand pain, and irritable colon syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, restless leg syndrome, tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), heart disability to include cardiac arrythmia, right hand disability, TBI, bilateral eye disability as secondary to TBI, and vertigo as secondary to TBI are all granted.,The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is based on direct evidence of a relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to October 16, 2023, and initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction have been denied.,Claims for service connection of left shoulder disorder, hypertension, TBI, and IBS are also remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there has been no significant change in his symptoms within the appeal period.