IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete evidence. Specifically, an addendum opinion is needed on the Veteran's thoracic spine disability to account for functional loss during flare-ups.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and a left foot sprain have been denied, as the evidence does not show current disabilities or a link to service.,For migraines, the Veteran was granted service connection but with a noncompensable rating due to lack of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is found to be related to his active duty service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is currently rated at 30 percent, and the claim for an increased rating to 60 percent is denied.,The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is currently rated at 50 percent, but he contends that a higher rating of 100 percent is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, irritable colon syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and sinusitis has been granted. The Board found that the evidence is sufficient to reopen these claims and establish a link between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and hemorrhoids have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to military service.,Specifically, the VA medical opinions found that the Veteran does not currently have IBS or hemorrhoids, and that any existing conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as well as to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities remain pending.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with GERD and nonallopathic lesions of the left fifth and sixth ribs are rated at 10 percent each, effective from specific dates.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from engaging in substantially gainful employment since November 5, 2019. The Board granted a TDIU for this period of time but remanded the issue prior to November 5, 2019 due to lack of development.

The Veteran's IBS claim has been granted with a 10 percent rating effective November 24, 2015. The left foot disability claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's vertigo and right ankle tendonitis have been granted service connection, while the remaining issues are remanded. The Veteran was awarded a 30% disability rating for his right ankle tendonitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for removal of ribs with shortness of breath and left shoulder pain, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the condition was incurred during service.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS were granted a 30 percent rating from December 6, 2016 to December 27, 2019.,The Veteran's GERD and IBS were granted a 60 percent rating starting from December 28, 2019.

Service connection for IBS is granted.,PTSD with Depression and Panic Disorder was previously denied, but a higher rating of 50% prior to September 8, 2015, and 70% on or after that date is granted.,Lumbosacral Strain has been rated at 10% prior to January 11, 2021, and 20% on or after that date. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.,Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy was previously denied, but the claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS with duodenal ulcer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied.,An effective date earlier than June 13, 2018 for the grant of service connection for these conditions is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is granted, while the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hearing loss, and back disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding his claimed former POW status and combat experiences. Additional development is needed, including verifying the Veteran's involvement in special operations incidents and confirming his former POW status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and a need for further medical evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases for an investigation into whether the effective dates for service connection of IBS and right buttock strain were incorrectly set at July 25, 2016. The SMC claim is also being remanded due to a data entry error. The hypertension issue remains unresolved.