IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's increased ratings for PTSD and IBS are granted, with a 70% rating for PTSD effective from January 6, 2017.

The Veteran's IBS, GERD, and headache disabilities are not found to be secondary to her service-connected Hepatitis C or polyarthritis.,Fibromyalgia is diagnosed but the relationship to service-connected conditions remains unclear.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30 percent rating for service-connected Irritable Bowel Syndrome, finding that no valid claim was filed prior to June 27, 2014.

The Veteran's costochondritis is granted as secondary to the service-connected fibromyalgia.,Service connection for pemphigus vulgaris is granted on a direct basis due to continuous symptoms since service.,Right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, vertigo and dizziness are all granted based on relative equipoise of evidence.,Heart disorder (claimed as a heart condition) is granted secondary to the service-connected pemphigus vulgaris.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted due to qualifying chronic disability under Persian Gulf criteria.,Irritable bowel syndrome and dry eye with distorted vision are both granted on a direct basis, while dry mouth is granted as a qualifying chronic disability.

The Veteran's claims for CFS, Joint/Muscle Pain, and TDIU have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened due to new evidence received.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The Veteran's IBS is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) disability is currently rated as 0 percent disabling. The Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination and additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since March 11, 2020. A TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and MDD due to inadequate VA opinions. Further development is required to comply with the May 2021 remand directives.

The Board has received a request from the Veteran to withdraw all appeals regarding his PTSD, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. As a result, the appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for irritable bowel syndrome, tinnitus, and sinusitis are all granted.,Additional evidence was submitted after the October 2017 SOC. The claims will be remanded to consider this new evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for bladder disability due to withdrawal. The claims of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, hypertension, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, cervical spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory condition, and GERD are all REMANDED due to new evidence received.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The claims of entitlement to service connection for left knee meniscus tear and left carpal tunnel syndrome are dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The right knee meniscus tear, hysterectomy residuals, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and right hand carpal tunnel syndrome have been remanded due to the submission of new evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.,Service connection for PTSD remains denied as the in-service stressor could not be corroborated.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for a skin disorder other than urticaria. Service connection for sleep apnea is granted, and an increased disability rating of 30 percent for IBS and GERD is granted from February 17, 2011.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and has remanded the issues of service connection for upper airway restriction syndrome, including sleep apnea, and hypertension secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's IBS, chronic diarrhea, and lymphocytic colitis are being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected conditions. The effective date for TDIU is also being remanded due to its inextricability with the rating issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's Disease due to insufficient evidence. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Veteran's kidney condition appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his claim.,Service connection for a neck condition and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy is granted. The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and tension headaches are rated at 30 percent each.