IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of September 21, 2022. The Board granted a TDIU based on the severity of his PTSD and other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further consideration of his claims related to motor neuron disease and irritable bowel syndrome. The Board will consider the evidence before May 14, 2010.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, lumbar spine disorder, respiratory disorder, and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's IBS is granted service connection as a qualifying chronic disability related to his Gulf War service. The hernia and gallbladder conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea is granted. The claims for right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, a right shoulder disorder, a left shoulder disorder, a right knee disorder, and a left knee disorder are denied. The claim for service connection for a skin disorder (dyshidrotic eczema) is remanded. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need for further development regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's appeal for a temporary total evaluation based on convalescence was denied. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied, as were the claims for tinea pedis and left knee cystic mass.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and onychomycosis. The case will be returned to the Board after further examination and medical opinions are obtained.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and gastrointestinal disorder are granted as service connection is established due to the benefit of doubt being afforded.,Service connection for GERD is granted, with the Board finding that it began during active duty.

The Veteran's IBS was granted a 30 percent rating from May 20, 2022. Headaches were also granted a 30 percent rating from August 8, 2018.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions and ratings, as the Veteran requested to withdraw all claims.

The Veteran's IBS is granted a rating of 30 percent for the period on appeal. The service connection claims for hypertension and OSA are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including those related to migraines, IBS, and sinusitis/Allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder is found to be the primary cause of his diagnosed conditions, including NAFLD, IBS, GERD, diverticulosis of the colon, sleep apnea, and bilateral restless leg syndrome.,Service connection has been granted for these conditions as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depression.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is granted service connection due to exposure to toxins in Southwest Asia. The claim for increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2021 rating decision was dismissed as the appellant no longer wished to pursue the appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for back disorder, bipolar disorder, and IBS have been denied. The shortness of breath claim is remanded due to lack of Individual Exposure Summary. Service connection for hysterectomy associated with endometriosis and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ are also remanded.,The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder has not met the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent from February 27, 2023. The IBS claim is denied as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided in March and August 2023 are inadequate to address all of the issues raised by the Veteran's representative. The Board is therefore remanding the case for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's neurogenic bladder is rated at 40 percent, which adequately compensates for his condition.,The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is currently rated at 30 percent and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for CFS and fibromyalgia was severed in a March 2020 rating decision, so these claims are dismissed.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for IBS is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a prostate disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability is denied.,An initial rating of 50 percent, but no higher, for PTSD has been granted.