IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for gastrointestinal issues, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), finding that the evidence does not support a direct link to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hiatal hernia with GERD and IBS, as well as his claim for service connection for a heart disability other than sinus bradycardia. The VA will need to obtain additional evidence and conduct further development in these matters.

The Veteran's GERD with erosive esophagitis is rated at 30 percent, effective November 6, 2018. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.,From December 19, 2017 to November 5, 2018, the Veteran was granted a separate 30 percent disability rating for IBS.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with fecal incontinence is dismissed as the claim has been fully resolved in his favor.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches. The claim for skin condition (dyshidrotic eczema) was granted with a rating of 70 percent from October 15, 2015.

The Veteran's diagnosed IBS was granted service connection due to its chronicity and manifestation during his service in the Gulf War theater, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ulcerative colitis and proctitis are being remanded due to the need for an opinion regarding whether the symptoms of these conditions were initially manifestations of his now confirmed IBS.

The Veteran's hypertension is not related to service and did not manifest within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's arthritis of multiple joints, excluding the lumbar spine, legs, and feet, but including the neck and ribs, are not etiologically related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, jaw disorder, and GI symptoms (IBS and GERD).,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the rating reductions were not proper. The appeals are remanded to further develop evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran should have been afforded a VA examination to determine the etiology of his right shoulder condition, hypertension, GERD, and IBS. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical opinions. The issues include psychiatric, lumbar spine, right knee, IBS, and abdominal pain disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran's GERD is presumed service-connected, but there are questions about its etiology and differentiation from IBS.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is currently rated at the maximum of 30 percent, and no higher rating is warranted.,The Veteran's left patellofemoral pain syndrome with meniscal tear has been rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities are granted service connection based on direct evidence of in-service injury. The respiratory disability is granted service connection due to the PACT Act presumption for Gulf War Veterans exposed to fine particulate matter.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% disabling, making the TDIU issue moot as he is already receiving a total disability rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, left radical orchiectomy for seminoma left testicle, and tinnitus due to a lack of information from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for chronic kidney disease, hypertension, gout of the bilateral feet, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and cardiovascular disability. The appeal is not about herbicide exposure or Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and IBS, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD with hiatal hernia have been rated based on their severity, with the highest available ratings for each condition. The rating for IBS has been granted since December 15, 2008, while a separate rating of 30 percent has been assigned for GERD with hiatal hernia from October 2, 2014, to August 26, 2022.