IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2026

The Veteran's IBS, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain, and bloating are granted with an initial noncompensable (0 percent) evaluation.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during Gulf War service.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for PTSD due to a full grant of benefits. The Veteran's IBS is granted with an initial noncompensable rating, and the issues of psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, rectal bleeding, migraines, and cervical spine disorder are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for migraines due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The other two issues have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant was denied as they do not meet the criteria based on their service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), dysphagia, frequent urination, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bilateral upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), rash on face, right shoulder pain, sleep apnea, upper back pain, and vertigo due to the untimely filing of the appeal request.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD with asthma is granted effective August 10, 2022. The claim for IBS was denied as the evidence did not arise within one year of the PACT Act's effective date.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD and rectal bleeding, is found to be caused by his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS, finding that there is no evidence linking his current diagnosis of IBS to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were dismissed as he did not file a timely substantive appeal. The ratings for hypertension, hemorrhoids, and right groin scar were reduced to noncompensable but restored.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric condition to include PTSD with depression and anxiety have been granted.,Service connection has been established for these conditions based on new evidence received since previous denial decisions.

The Board has determined that there are pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors in this case and a VA medical opinion is required on remand to address the Veteran's claims for GERD, IBS, right knee disability, left knee disability, low back disability, and sinusitis.,Specifically, the Board finds that the current evidence does not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, digestive system disabilities (GERD and IBS), back injury, foot issues, right hand nerve damage with chronic pain, and left hand nerve damage with chronic pain.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause incapacity requiring regular aid and attendance, and the Board has granted SMC effective March 17, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS with GERD was denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for IBS with GERD was granted as May 28, 2021.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal seeking an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain and service connection for IBS, bilateral foot pain, a bilateral hip condition, neck strain, and sleep disturbances is dismissed as untimely.

The Board has granted service connection for IBS, GERD, and OSA as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder. The evidence is in equipoise on whether these conditions are related to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which has been granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's IBS and fibromyalgia have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively. The Veteran's CFS has been denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, bilateral hip disabilities, migraine headaches, tinnitus, left knee disability and bilateral ankle disabilities are being remanded.,VA is required to grant an earlier effective date of December 15, 2021, for the award of service connection for right ankle strain, left ankle strain, and left knee strain. The Veteran's anxiety disorder rating is also being granted an earlier effective date of December 15, 2021.,VA must grant a 30 percent rating for allergic rhinitis as of December 15, 2021, but the reduction to zero percent from 30 percent on December 30, 2023, is not proper. The Veteran's respiratory condition (now claimed as chronic bronchitis) remains at a 10 percent rating.