IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for shin splints in both legs due to the lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The Veteran's complaints were not documented during her active duty and no diagnosis was made until after separation.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset and relation to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach condition, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating from January 15, 2020. The case is remanded for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU for the period prior to January 15, 2020.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there is no current diagnosis of IBS and the evidence does not support a finding that it began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of a peripheral nerve tumor (schwannoma) between the lung and ribs, thyroid disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, hypogonadism, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis, and erectile dysfunction have been granted as due to ionizing radiation exposure during active duty.,The Veteran's service connection claims for secondary conditions of diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, hypogonadism, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis, and erectile dysfunction are also pending.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including left clavicle disorder and TMJ dysfunction. The remaining issues are related to rhinitis, right gastrocnemius muscle injury, migraine headaches, and an abdominal disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient discussion of the Veteran's reports and whether his symptoms warrant service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as it is not shown to be related to his military service and preexisted his active duty.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD is characterized by alternating diarrhea and constipation with cramping that precedes his bowel movements, representing more or less constant abdominal distress. The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the condition.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, eye disabilities, and gastrointestinal disorders. The Veteran's current conditions were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a rating increase claim. The Veteran's right knee disability, hypertension, IBS, ED, OSA, and vision loss disability are all being reviewed due to the need for additional medical opinions or examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her service-connected conditions and their relationship to her death.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for IBS as of March 8, 2016. The Veteran's symptoms were initially mild but increased in severity causing frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an increased rating for irritable bowel syndrome due to additional development being needed. The Veteran is a Gulf War veteran who may have symptoms of an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and evaluations were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS was granted. The claims for blurry vision and periodontal disease were denied.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's initial ratings for CFS and IBS with GERD are denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability was denied. The claim for increased rating of IBS to 30 percent was granted effective January 11, 2021. The claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for left ankle disability remains pending.