IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection, rating increases, and other issues are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board will obtain additional medical records and provide VA addendum opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted, effective February 18, 2013. He is now receiving SMC at the housebound rate, effective October 16, 2013.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss and a respiratory disability (to include COPD) to be further evaluated due to insufficient evidence in previous VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that his symptoms did not begin during or as a result of his active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for IBS, ulcer condition, and an increased rating for GERD.

The Board has ordered additional examinations and opinions to determine the service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS, and headaches. The appeals are remanded due to the Veteran's failure to report for prior VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension and its relationship to his service-connected IBS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, finding that his current diagnoses of ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome are not related to his in-service symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision, severe burn injury, ALS. Therefore, the claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is found to be service-connected as it developed during his military service and is linked to the in-service gastrointestinal issues he experienced.

The Veteran's stomach disorder, including GERD and IBS, and tremor disorder (Parkinson's disease) are being remanded for further development to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for Crohn's disease, which the Veteran claims as IBS. The evidence shows that the Veteran had symptoms of diarrhea in and since service, supporting a finding of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's stomach disability, IBS, face numbness, bilateral arm rash, stiffness/muscle pain, and fatigue. The headaches are also considered service connected as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis with sinusitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hemorrhoids and diverticulosis are caused or aggravated by his service-connected IBS. The case will be returned for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided were inadequate to address the Veteran's claims for service connection. The issues of entitlement to service connection have been remanded due to deficiencies in the prior VA examination reports.

The Veteran's appeals for gastrointestinal issues, irritable bowel syndrome, left wrist fracture disability rating, bilateral hearing loss disability rating, and TDIU have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for atopic dermatitis (claimed as skin condition), erectile dysfunction, and Acquired Leg Length Discrepancy.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating of his hearing loss, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and an undiagnosed illness. The remaining issues of service connection for a disability manifested by sleep impairment (including sleep apnea and insomnia), right shoulder disability (supraspinatus tendon injury and rotator cuff injury), low back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for TDIU, increased ratings for cervical spine disability, lupus discoid, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine have been withdrawn. The claims for service connection for cystic adenoid carcinoma residuals are reopened due to new and material evidence. A VA examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cystic adenoid carcinoma and her irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded several service connection and rating claims due to the need for additional medical opinions, treatment records, and consideration of the Veteran's testimony.