IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2026

The Board has denied service connection for sinus, neck, right arm radiculopathy as secondary to neck condition, IBS, low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including as secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

The Veteran's increased evaluations for cervical strain and IBS were granted effective April 3, 2023. The Board has now granted earlier effective dates of November 29, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current GERD is causally related to his military service. Service connection for Facial Scar, OSA, and IBS are remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on aid and attendance is granted, with the effective date set at October 11, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a direct result of the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral hand and finger disability is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed hand or finger arthritis. The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is also remanded for a VA examination to determine its onset, relationship to service, and whether it is aggravated by other service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and non-allergic rhinitis. The earliest effective date assigned was May 21, 2024.

The Veteran's IBS disorder is granted as service connected, with the onset and progression of symptoms occurring during active duty.

The appeals for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of GERD, finding that May 3, 2023, is the earliest permissible effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS, as it is unclear whether his condition was incurred during service or if it is related to his service-connected GERD.

The appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome and the bilateral foot condition is dismissed as the Veteran's IBS was already granted in a previous rating decision, and there are no remaining issues to be decided.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's right and left foot strains are both currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and the need for further examination regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for diverticulitis.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, with effective dates set for various benefits and service connection determinations. The Veteran received increased ratings for her cluster headaches and sciatic radiculopathy RLE, as well as service connection for fibromyalgia and IBS on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA medical examination or opinion for IBS, and it is necessary to obtain one.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD have been granted service connection as they are found to be related to his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood with insomnia.,Lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) have been remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right CTS, bilateral RLS, and IBS due to a lack of adequate medical opinions regarding her conditions. The VA is required to provide an examination or opinion if there is evidence that the Veteran suffered from disease or symptoms during military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile issues and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.,Specifically, the VA examination found no diagnosis of erectile dysfunction or IBS in the Veteran. The examiner noted that there was no causal relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his service-connected disabilities.