IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed intestinal disorder, which is related to his service-connected GERD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied due to lack of evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claims for initial rating in excess of 10 percent for maxillary sinusitis, fatigue including CFS, OSA and IBS are remanded as there were duty-to-assist errors prior to the decisions on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for irritable bowel syndrome, rhinitis, and sinusitis with sinus headaches were denied. Service connection was granted for major depressive disorder but only due to reasonable doubt in favor of the claimant. The right lower extremity sciatic radicular pain claim was also denied as it was not service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for hiatal hernia, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected IBS and gastritis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS, finding that his current condition is related to service and aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to inadequate examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for her allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, constipation (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory insufficiency, bilateral hand tremors, and fibromyalgia.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran withdrew his claim seeking a higher rating for PTSD, including secondary service connection for IBS and GERD.

The Veteran's digestive disability, including a right hemicolectomy with end-ileostomy and irritable bowel syndrome, resulted in a temporary total evaluation based on convalescence during July 17 to September 5, 2024. From September 6, 2024, she is rated at 60 percent for her digestive disability. She also received SMC for statutory housebound.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of sinusitis, IBS, migraines, dermatophytosis, and fibromyalgia have been granted with effective dates of August 10, 2021. The claim for left hearing loss is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent effective May 12, 2023.,The Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome is also rated at 30 percent effective May 12, 2023.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in the initial rating decision and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right upper extremity radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder with bruxism, allergic rhinitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, IBS, bilateral eye disability, and tinnitus have been granted effective July 30, 2022.,The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, right upper extremity radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder with bruxism, allergic rhinitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, IBS, bilateral eye disability, and tinnitus have been granted effective July 30, 2022.

The claim for service connection of IBS is granted.,The previous denial of secondary service connection for GERD as related to OSA is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility claims are denied as he was not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 9, 2021. The SMC housebound claim is also denied due to lack of evidence of substantial confinement.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to bowel-related symptoms, left knee condition, and left ankle condition require additional development due to inadequate or incomplete examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for GERD and IBS was denied as there is no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to April 12, 2023.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux disorder and irritable bowel syndrome due to inadequate VA examinations and duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was denied as there is no current diagnosed disability and the evidence does not support a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing due to her other service-connected conditions and disabilities.