IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's radiation proctitis, which is related to his service-connected prostate cancer, has been granted a 10 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 18, 2018 for tinnitus is denied.,The claims for reopening of service connection for thyroid cancer and abdominal aortic aneurysm are granted.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for renal cancer, COPD, back injury with bilateral nerve impairment, acid reflux, IBS, left leg injury/muscle injury, right leg injury/muscle injury, shrapnel wounds on back and legs, disability of the sternum, soft tissue sarcoma, and diabetes mellitus type II are all denied.,Service connection for PTSD is granted from January 18, 2018 to January 10, 2019 with a rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with hemochromatosis and arthralgia of the hands, shoulders, and knees are rated at their maximum levels. The scar and disfigurement from chemotherapy port insertion is rated as 10 percent disabling, and a separate rating for painful scars is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, left shoulder pain, and right shoulder pain were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disability was not shown to be related to service.

The claims of service connection for colonic polyps, depression, and hypertension have been reopened. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further development regarding his secondary service connection issues.

The Veteran's sinus condition, including sinusitis and rhinitis, began during active service.,The Veteran's intestinal disorder, including diverticulitis and IBS, also began during active service.,However, the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including bronchitis, began during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the appeals for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, IBS, incontinence disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea were all denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal for an increased rating for gastrointestinal disorder and a remand for further examination regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeals for depression, feet problems (gout), and gastroesophageal reflux disease were dismissed. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disability was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the August 1992 rating decision. Service connection is granted for tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disturbances, and fibromyalgia (claimed as weakened stability in upper and lower extremities and painful joints). The Veteran's claim of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus was remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and diverticulosis, finding that the Veteran's current GI condition is related to his active duty service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as she withdrew these claims. The claim for service connection for a foot disorder is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleeping disorder must be remanded to allow for further development, including provision of a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, earlier effective date, and service connection are all remanded due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability, bilateral hearing loss, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, a headache disorder, and a bilateral shoulder disorder prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's IBS is rated at 30 percent prior to February 24, 2012. A separate 30 percent rating for fecal incontinence due to IBS is granted. The issue of service connection for OSA related to the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia (SWA) theater of operations is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, OSA, cervical spine degenerative joint disease with radiculopathy, left ribs contusion, right elbow strain, bilateral hand strain and degenerative arthritis (other than posttraumatic) of the bilateral hands, and low back degenerative disc disease have been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep apnea, dysentery, rectal bleeding, IBS, cystitis, arthritis, deviated septum with residuals, bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, and a headache disability due to outstanding evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. No new evidence was presented, nor did he file a claim after June 20, 2018.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome prior to September 9, 2021, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, neck disorder, and low back disorder are remanded.