IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for dermatosis, chronic sinusitis, and a headache disability have been granted. The Veteran also received increased evaluations for PTSD (70%), fibromyalgia (40%), and irritable bowel syndrome (30%). Bilateral hearing loss was denied.,An effective date of August 6, 2018, has been assigned for the 70% evaluation for PTSD. Effective dates have also been assigned for increased evaluations for fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration of all issues on appeal, including those related to earlier effective dates and service connection. The RO should consider all evidence associated with the claims file since the October 31, 2019 SOCs and May 27, 2020 SSOC.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to failure to report to VA examinations and other procedural issues. The Board has broadened the claims to include Gulf War Syndrome-related conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of cystic adenoid carcinoma residuals due to a grant in full by the RO. The Veteran's IBS is rated at 60 percent since January 12, 2023, but not higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, including as due to herbicide agent exposure and as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease with strain, lumbar spine. The case is remanded to determine service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria, and his TDIU claim is denied as he has sufficient income from his own business to avoid being considered unemployable.

The Board has decided that the issue of service connection for hernia, claimed as abdominal discomfort, as secondary to irritable bowel syndrome needs further development and is therefore remanded.

The Veteran's IBS is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, and his migraine headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's IBS prior to enactment of the PACT Act remains pending and will be remanded for further examination.

The Board dismissed the issue of whether a reduction in rating for irritable bowel syndrome from 30 percent to noncompensable was proper, as no actual appealable decision had been made and a subsequent decision continued the original rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, and migraines is granted. The PACT Act recognizes these conditions as presumptive due to burn pit exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected IBS was granted a rating of 30 percent prior to August 20, 2020. The right shoulder disability remains in dispute and is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been dismissed.,The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's IBS is related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS are rated at a maximum of 30 percent, with the Board finding no evidence to support higher ratings. The issue of service connection for OSA is remanded due to inadequate nexus opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, CAD at 60 percent, and IBS at 30 percent. TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, as his current protected work environment with VA does not allow for substantial income generation.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD. The case will be returned to the Board after completion of the requested actions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his inability to attend VA examinations. The appeal will be decided based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for back condition and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there is no current evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.