IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and tension headaches, as well as his request for an increased rating for PTSD, have been granted. The effective date for the increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD is October 22, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus, skin rash, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, right knee strain, and left knee strain have all been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is aggravated by his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and therefore grants service connection for GERD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected unspecified neurocognitive disorder condition prior to the promulgation of a decision. The Board has also remanded the claims for entitlement to increased ratings for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastritis.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected alcohol use disorder and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to warrant readjudication of the claims for service connection for frequent urination and irritable bowel syndrome. The AOJ is instructed to consider this new evidence in their first instance review.

The Board has granted service connection for a c-section scar due to pregnancy surgical complications, finding that the current disability is related to service. The other conditions (left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, hemorrhage residuals, IBS, and right ankle sprain) were denied as not being related to service.

The Veteran's SMC at the N1/2 rate is granted, and he is also eligible for SMC(r)(1) based on his existing SMC(k) and SMC(o). The appeal regarding entitlement to SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) has not been resolved.

Your appeals have been dismissed because the VA Form 10182, Decision Review Request: Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement), was not timely filed within one year from the date of the rating decisions.

The Veteran's IBS has been granted an initial rating of 30 percent, effective December 11, 2017. His erectile dysfunction has also been granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective October 21, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 30 percent for service-connected IBS with GERD has been denied. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on the predominant disability picture of IBS.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent prior to May 19, 2024 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter for IBS. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as it is considered a symptom of his already service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's service connection claims for IBS and a right knee disorder are granted, with the latter being presumed due to her Persian Gulf War service. The motion alleging CUE in the denial of service connection is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and gastrointestinal disability (IBS) due to potential burn pit exposure during service. The case requires further examination and medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran is found to be eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to his severe and complex medical conditions, which require personal care services.

The Board has granted service connection for IBS, but the case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records and determine if a left shoulder disorder should be service connected.

The Board has determined that there are duty to assist errors in the prior November 2018 rating decision and remands the claims for further development. The issues of service connection for SLE, IBS, GERD, and headaches remain unresolved due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hernia, supraventricular arrhythmia, COPD, and hypertension have been granted. The initial rating for hypertension has also been granted at a 10 percent level. Service connection for residuals of broken breastbone, residuals from broken ribs, deviated septum, PTSD, and lumbosacral strain are all remanded.