IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if she was eligible for concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA disability compensation, which would affect the withholding of her VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's right wrist and hand disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that higher ratings are not warranted.,The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with GERD is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and diverticulitis were denied service connection as there was no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service, including exposure to environmental hazards.

The Veteran's appeal is granted for a disability rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for painful scars from thoracotomy and lobectomy prior to June 28, 2016. The appeal is denied for entitlement to a disability rating greater than 20 percent for these scars after June 28, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and myofascial pain syndrome were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or that any diagnosed condition began during service.,Service connection was not granted for IBS because the evidence does not support a finding that it began in service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The Veteran's symptoms are more likely attributable to her GERD and stress rather than service.,The Veteran's myofascial pain syndrome claim was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or that any diagnosed condition began during service. The examiner found significant overlap in the location of pain symptoms between the Veteran's myofascial pain syndrome and her service-connected thoracolumbar sprain with radiculopathy to the left lower extremity, right knee strain, and left knee strain.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board found no evidence of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Service connection for IBS, GERD, diverticulitis, rosacea, fungal infection, and polyps under arms, groin and mouth was denied as there is no probative evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, IBS as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability (depressive disorder and somatic symptom disorder), and migraine headache disability. The claims are based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions. The low back condition is denied as not related to service, while bowel disability and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hearing loss is denied as he does not have a diagnosed disability.,Service connection for IBS is also denied, as the Veteran has no current diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's right knee condition is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's deviated septum claim is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the severity of his migraine headaches and whether he requires aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand four issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including a rating for IBS with GERD and left foot contusion. The decision also notes that further examination is needed for right hand tendonitis and left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions due to insufficient development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right knee disorder, PTSD with depressive disorder and anxiety, and IBS has been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeals. The case is REMANDED for further development regarding his TDIU claim.,A VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD and IBS.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the functional impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability and consideration of whether an elevation in disability rating is warranted based on the severity of his overall disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability, sleep apnea, multiple joint and muscle pain, and fatigue due to lack of adequate medical opinions and potential outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has decided the claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis is remanded due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone rendered him unable to work. Additional development, including a medical opinion, is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal disorder and chemical sensitivity of the eyes and skin due to insufficient medical opinions. The claims will be reviewed with a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for diarrhea (IBS) and a left ankle condition, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance regarding these claims.