IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the service connection claim for irritable bowel syndrome before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to June 2, 2017 are being remanded due to incomplete development. The diabetes rating claim requires a new VA examination to assess physical activity restrictions, while the GSW claim needs additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for IBS and dysthymic disorder were denied due to failure to attend scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.,Service connection claims for cardiovascular, bipolar, and PTSD disorders were also denied as the evidence did not support a finding of an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to April 12, 2022 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for residuals fractured 4th metatarsal of the left foot is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disability (including IBS, chronic constipation, and GERD) secondary to service-connected PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is denied. The current 30 percent rating assigned under Diagnostic Code 7319 adequately compensates the Veteran for his IBS symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of IBS was denied. The Board found that the current evidence did not support a higher rating.,The issue of service connection for Barrett's esophagus is remanded, indicating further investigation may be needed.

The Veteran's GERD was not incurred in service and is not related to any service-connected disability. The Board denied service connection for GERD.,There is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disability, including IBS, during or within one year after service. The Board denied service connection for gastrointestinal disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to additional evidence being added to his file and for further examination of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The claim for an increased rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy has been partially granted with a 20% rating.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 20%, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code (DC) 8513.

The Veteran's IBS is rated at 30 percent, the maximum available under DC 7319. A higher rating cannot be assigned.,The Veteran's CFS is rated at 20 percent, which is the minimum available under DC 6354. A higher rating cannot be assigned.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and her military service, including exposure at Fort McClellan. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether each condition had its onset in service or is related to such exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a separate ratings for sleep disturbance and bowel condition as residuals of service-connected Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome was not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection is remanded for MUCMI and restless leg syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis of the hips, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic constipation (claimed as IBS), hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis (claimed as IBS) due to a lack of evidence supporting these conditions. The Board found that the Veteran does not have CFS, fibromyalgia, or IBS.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be the cause of his claimed gastrointestinal symptoms, including vomiting and heartburn (GERD), as well as constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping (IBS). Service connection for both conditions is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for migraine headaches and IBS/GERD with hiatal hernia and Barrett's esophagus. The case will be returned to the Board after compliance with appellate procedures.