IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including depression, mental health disorder, TBI, alopecia, headaches, TMJ disorder, insomnia, OSA, conjunctivitis, dry eye disorder, glaucoma, PFB, rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum, neck disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, left elbow disorder, asthma, hyperthyroid disorder, hives, anemia, DM (diabetes mellitus), heart disorder, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), kidney stones, hiatal hernia, hemorrhoids, right hip/thigh disorder, left hip/thigh disorder, varicose veins, heel spurs, pes planus, bunions, RUE neuropathy, LUE neuropathy, right hand disorder, left hand disorder, back disorder, RLE neuropathy, LLE neuropathy, HTN (hypertension), GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bladder disorder, ED (erectile dysfunction), prostate disorder, and gout.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that these conditions are related to exposure to burn pits in service.

The Board has found that the Veteran requires personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on his inability to perform activities of daily living and need for supervision or protection due to symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment. The VA will now evaluate whether participation in the PCAFC program is in the Veteran's best interest.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome has been readjudicated and is now granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with no evidence of a compensable rating based on the current severity.,Service connection for GERD and IBS has been denied due to lack of current diagnoses or symptoms related to these conditions during service or within one year post-service.,The Veteran's TBI claim is also denied as there are no current diagnoses or symptoms related to this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence having been submitted, including his in-service experiences and current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to a procedural error in providing notice regarding the Veteran's right to a pre-decisional hearing.

An effective date of March 3, 2017, for the award of service connection for IBS is granted. An earlier effective date for GERD is remanded due to a regulatory error.

The application to readjudicate the previously denied claims of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, trigger finger, and right toe/foot gout is denied.,The claim of service connection for IBS (chronic diarrhea) has been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of any current disability related to his military service.,Service connection has also been denied for other conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and voiding dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating adjustments were denied. The appeal was remanded for further action on several issues, including those related to migraines, IBS, and other conditions.

The Veteran's need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis due to his conditions like CMT disease and TBI has been recognized. The Board grants the Level 2 stipend under the PCAFC effective August 29, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not substantially contribute to his employment handicap, and he had the necessary education, skills, and experience to obtain suitable employment. Therefore, VR&E benefits were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to preclude substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD were granted service connection, and the Veteran was awarded a 50% rating for her migraines.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, GERD, and IBS due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral inguinal hernias, IBS with diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids have been rated as noncompensable or below. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's IBS disability is granted as it is found to be related to his in-service GI symptomology, and the Board finds a medical nexus between the two.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of the current 40 percent rating for service-connected fibromyalgia, finding that the evidence supports a finding of constant or nearly constant widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points which were refractory to therapy.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD and hiatal hernia is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating. A separate 10 percent rating for hiatal hernia with GERD from May 19, 2024 has also been denied.