IBS & irritable bowel decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been dismissed because the attorney withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease as the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board denied a rating greater than 10 percent for the Veteran's GERD with IBS, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the severity of his condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various service connection claims and rating determinations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for service connection for GERD and IBS are denied.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions as the Veteran did not timely file a substantive appeal or opt into the modernized review system.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to address his claims of tension headaches, esophageal disorder, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for irritable bowel syndrome with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as the TDIU claim due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the March 2019 VA examination.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS is rated at 30 percent effective April 21, 2020. The Board found the symptoms of severe diarrhea and more or less constant abdominal distress meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 1, 2008, for service connection of left wrist degenerative arthritis other than posttraumatic was granted. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of IBS with chronic diarrhea was also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS was denied because he did not satisfy the three elements of a direct service connection claim. The Board is remanding the case to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and obtain treatment records from his primary care physician and an emergency room visit.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip condition, left hip condition, and IBS. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were related to his active-duty service or a service-connected disability.,VA found insufficient medical evidence to support the Veteran's claim of secondary service connection based on his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings were dismissed as untimely. The Board found that the Veteran did not provide a timely appeal request, despite having received notification of the rating decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hearing loss. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for IBS, a qualifying chronic disability presumed related to his in-service Gulf War exposure, is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal before a hearing was held.

The Veteran's IBS is granted a 30 percent rating, which is the maximum schedular rating under both old and new criteria. The evidence shows at least one day per week of abdominal pain related to defecation, along with changes in stool frequency, form, passage (straining and/or urgency), and bloating.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and other disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to SMC based on housebound criteria.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been evaluated as noncompensable due to the lack of evidence showing a compensable level of disability.,There is no current diagnosis of urinary frequency, and the Veteran does not have any history or treatment for this condition. Therefore, service connection for urinary frequency is denied.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, and there is no evidence linking his condition to service. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.,VA examinations are required to determine if the Veteran's low back and neck conditions are related to his service, including any in-service incidents such as falls and carrying heavy objects.,VA examinations are needed to assess whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and IBS are related to his service, specifically his exposure to TERA during service.,VA examinations are required to determine if the Veteran's GERD is related to his service, including any in-service exposures such as TERA.,VA examinations are necessary to evaluate if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is linked to his service, considering his reported in-service exposure to TERA.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD, IBS, and TBI due to a duty to assist error in failing to schedule VA examinations and obtain medical opinions.