IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal of the July 2018 rating decision, which implemented a July 2016 Board decision granting an earlier effective date for his service-connected IBS with cholelithiasis, was dismissed as it is not possible to appeal a pure implementation of a grant of benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and tinnitus have been dismissed as the new evidence submitted did not meet the criteria to reopen the claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all pending claims, including service connection and rating issues.

The Board has determined that the RO did not schedule VA medical examinations for the Veteran before deciding his claims, and thus there is a pre-decisional error. The claims are REMANDED to allow for VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted a 30 percent evaluation, the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7319.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted based on presumptive exposure to toxic substances in Southwest Asia during his Gulf War service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Fibromyalgia due to a lack of VA examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome due to a lack of definitive evidence linking these conditions to service, but considering possible exposure to Gulf War oil well fire smoke or other in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for IBS, acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and depression, left hip disability, and right hip disability due to new evidence received since the last rating decision. The Veteran's appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's hysterectomy and migraine headaches are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for a gall bladder condition, gastroenteritis, stomach condition, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid reflux due to a lack of evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disease other than IBS, including chronic diverticulitis and related to Gulf War environmental exposures due to lack of evidence linking the condition to military service.

Service connection for IBS is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for Hemorrhoids as secondary to IBS is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for allergic rhinitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), insomnia disorder, and chronic sinusitis with sinus headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been granted. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome, neurological symptoms due to Gulf War Syndrome, and residuals of traumatic brain injury are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected IBS with progression to Crohn's disease is remanded due to the VA's failure to properly notify him of an upcoming VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, which is a factor in developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The VA examiner must consider and discuss each specific service-connected disability and the potential individual and collective impacts of toxic exposure risk activities on his disability.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, IBS, left knee degenerative arthritis, and right knee degenerative arthritis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The VA will schedule examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of her service-connected GERD, IBS with constipation, and scar status post cholecystectomy.