IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an etiological opinion regarding the Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additional development is needed, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination.

The Board denied an initial increased disability rating of more than 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Veteran was found to have moderate and frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress, but severe diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation with more or less constant abdominal distress was not shown.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to assess the Veteran's conditions. The claims of service connection for tinnitus, increased ratings for gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and a skin disability are pending.

The Veteran's asthma and migraine headache disability are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for right hip, left hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disorders are granted service connection as they had their onset on active duty. The claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and right-ear hearing loss have been withdrawn. The Veteran's IBS claim has been granted, as well as his tinnitus claim. His GERD claim is pending and will be remanded.,The Veteran's IBS was found to be service-connected due to his military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. His tinnitus was also found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to October 22, 2017 for the grants of service connection for PTSD, tinea versicolor, and IBS are denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for impaired vision (refractive error), neck disability, low back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability are all denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot, left foot, and right knee disabilities are related to his service. However, further examination is needed to determine if these conditions have been diagnosed or if they are due to his service.,The Veteran's OSA claim will be remanded as a VA medical opinion is necessary to address whether it is secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acne rosacea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are granted. The increased rating claim for her service-connected status post colostomy and laparotomy is remanded.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is granted service connection as a presumptive condition related to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The issue of service connection for hemorrhoids, including as due to exposure to environmental hazards and secondary to service-connected disability, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on IBS with gastroesophageal reflux syndrome and related issues is remanded due to the need for additional evidence or clarification.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected disabilities, including unspecified anxiety disorder, restless leg syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a retrospective assessment of his GERD and IBS symptoms, disregarding medication effects, and clarification on the date of diagnosis for IBS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that her combined schedular evaluation did not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for IBS, a sinus/allergy condition with difficulty breathing due to burn pits and toxins in the Gulf, migraines, and a left foot condition. The claim for left ear hearing loss was remanded.,Service connection is not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted in a May 2023 rating decision.,Service connection for a gastrointestinal condition to include gastritis and GERD is denied as the evidence does not support a relationship with active service or toxic exposures.,Service connection for arthritis of the neck is denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current symptoms and military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for chronic back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and tinnitus were granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding aggravation during service.