IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's IBS is granted as presumptively related to his service in Southwest Asia. The left knee disability and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded for further development, including obtaining medical nexus opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on an extraschedular basis, finding that the current schedular ratings adequately addressed his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected bipolar disorder and any medications used to treat it. The examiner should consider the side effects of Lamotrigine prescribed for bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and scars residual of gynecomastia status post mastectomy, ultrasound liposuction and donut mastopexy are granted. The claims for service connection for right and left ankle disabilities are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for an intestinal condition, to include IBS, and generalized joint pain, to include orthopedic conditions of the right knee and bilateral hands. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, while her claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to generalized anxiety disorder was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for IBS, diverticulitis, and gastroesophageal disability (including GERD and hiatal hernia) due to conflicting evidence of current diagnoses and inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran's Gulf War exposure is presumed.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted ratings, with the irritable bowel syndrome receiving a 30% rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened and granted, while her claims for low back condition, IBS, and fibromyalgia remain denied.,An initial rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability that meets the VA definition of hearing loss.,The Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's right knee and hip conditions are secondary to his left ankle fracture, or if they were aggravated by such condition. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,Similarly, the Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's left hip condition is secondary to his left ankle fracture, or if it was aggravated by such condition. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,The Board also finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's IBS disability is due to Gulf War Illness. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his military service, specifically his time in the Gulf War.

Service connection is granted for a bilateral foot disability.,Service connection is granted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for service connection of IBS, CTS (bilateral), allergic rhinitis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and left knee scar. The claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been reopened due to new evidence received since their final denial.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for an updated opinion on the combined functional impact of his service-connected disabilities prior to October 2, 2019. Additionally, updated SSA records are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected dizziness and IBS rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment during the period from March 29, 2010 to March 23, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver disorder, secondary to her service-connected cholelithiasis status post cholecystectomy and scars, is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, secondary to her service-connected cholelithiasis status post cholecystectomy and scars, is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including IBS and Crohn's disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for GERD and IBS, as these conditions are claimed as secondary to PTSD. The VA needs to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, IBS, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a respiratory disorder were denied as there was no evidence of a direct connection to service.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development and consideration, including service connection for GERD and IBS, increased ratings for radiation proctitis, ED, and depressive disorder, and reconsideration of the reduced rating for prostate cancer residuals.

Service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and migraine headaches has been granted.,The claims of service connection for osteoarthritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and anemia have been remanded.