IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear analysis of a 1975 VA hospital record and requests for additional relevant records. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD and IBS, are being reviewed again.

Service connection is granted for PTSD, with a rating of 70 percent effective from December 20, 2018.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome, left knee/left leg disability, and migraine headaches have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD with irritable bowel syndrome was restored to a 60% disability rating, effective May 13, 2015. The RO also granted TDIU benefits due solely to the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder associated with cannabis use disorder.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for lumbar spine disability, IBS, and cervical spine disability are dismissed as no appeal was submitted.

The Veteran's IBS with subtotal gastrectomy for a perforated duodenal ulcer is now rated at 30 percent effective July 12, 2016. The rating remains at 30 percent for the period prior to that date.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability other than GERD, including irritable bowel syndrome and pancreatitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of any chronic gastrointestinal disorder, other than GERD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of low back, left knee, right ankle disabilities and IBS secondary to PTSD. The cases are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases of IBS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome due to the need for additional VA medical records, particularly from a July 2021 appointment and related diagnostic testing.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to PTSD with recurrent major depression and a rating of 30 percent for IBS and GERD from April 16, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for leukoplakia and intestinal condition due to inadequate examinations and unclear etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders other than IBS, and left or right-hand numbness are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations did not adequately address the Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and Respiratory Symptoms. The case is being remanded to obtain additional opinions from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any gastrointestinal disability present during the pendency of this claim, whether or not it has since resolved. The Veteran's active service included multiple in-service diagnoses of gastrointestinal disabilities and post-service treatment records show a continuation of his symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for a stomach disability, including IBS and diverticular disease, as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his right shoulder and elbow conditions, service connection for IBS, gallbladder condition, pre-cancer polyps and colon problems, gum disease, and TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and schizotypal personality disorder, is granted as service connected. Service connection for PTSD is denied. The issues of service connection for IBS, right upper extremity disorder (right shoulder strain), and cervical spine disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's respiratory disability is not service-connected, and his TDIU claim is granted due to multiple service-connected disabilities preventing him from working.