IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for a TDIU and service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. The AOJ must ensure due process is followed by providing the Veteran with proper forms to complete and submit regarding his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for pancolitis and IBS is denied, as the current 30% rating adequately reflects his symptoms. The case is remanded due to issues related to fecal incontinence caused by hemorrhoids.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's IBS and respiratory symptoms are related to service, including exposure to burn pits. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome was denied. The Board also remanded the issues regarding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen previously denied claims for a right hip disability, left shoulder disability, Arnold-Chiari malformation with syringomyelia, and a left arm condition.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been granted an increased initial rating of 30 percent.,Service connection for undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic dermatitis, sleep disorder, heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder have all been granted due to service in the Persian Gulf.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and fibromyalgia appeals were withdrawn.,A tumor of the right pelvic bone, blurred vision, neuropathy (including as secondary to a tumor of the right pelvic bone), and vertigo issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues related to prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, skin disability, hypertension, gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and depressive disorder has been remanded for further development.,An effective date prior to October 6, 2014 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is also being remanded.

The Veteran's IBS was incurred during service and has continued since then, warranting the grant of service connection.

The Board granted service connection for undiagnosed sleep disturbances and an initial rating of 30 percent for IBS prior to August 29, 2019. The Veteran's IBS remains at a maximum schedular rating from that date forward. The Veteran's chronic interstitial cystitis and overactive bladder are rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, as he is currently employed by the United States Federal Government.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's chronic constipation and its relationship to his service-connected groin pain.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his right shoulder injury and irritable bowel syndrome. The claims are being returned for additional development of medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's IBS is granted as a direct service connection, with the Board finding that it began during her active duty and is related to an incident in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues involving the service-connected conditions and evaluations, resulting in their dismissal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective July 16, 2012. The Veteran also received SMC based on housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include IBS, and obstructive sleep apnea. The appeals are granted as new and material evidence was received.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome was denied, but her service connection claim for irritable bowel syndrome was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gastroesophageal disorder (GERD), gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), right knee disability, and left knee disability due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for short term memory loss and shortness of breath have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his requests.,Service connection has been granted for fibromyalgia, headaches, IBS, and CFS. These conditions are presumed based on their manifestation during active duty in Southwest Asia.