IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's IBS has been rated as 30 percent disabling since the period on appeal.,Multiple issues related to psoriatic arthritis have been remanded for further review.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for injuries sustained in an aviation accident during vocational training, finding that the Veteran did not have a service-connected disability at the time of the injury and thus was not eligible for chapter 31 benefits.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hepatitis C, renal cell carcinoma (RCC), gastrointestinal disability to include GERD, IBS, and a hiatal hernia are all denied.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied with an initial compensable rating. Service connection for PTSD is also denied as the claimant does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted. The issues of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and an upper respiratory disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. The effective date for the award of service connection for IBS is denied as no new and material evidence was submitted within one year of the May 2011 denial.,The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, depression, fibromyalgia, and a higher rating for IBS are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded in conjunction with these issues.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is remanded as the current VA examination opinions do not address causation or aggravation by his service-connected headaches. The claims for depression and fibromyalgia are also remanded due to insufficient medical opinions addressing causation or aggravation by his service-connected headaches.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for IBS is remanded as the current VA examination did not address the severity of his condition since March 2016. The claim for a compensable rating for lattice degeneration is also remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded in conjunction with the increased ratings for IBS and lattice degeneration.

The Board has granted service connection for deep muscle (chest) pain and remanded the issue of a higher rating for left wrist, postoperative scarring.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for fibromyalgia and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) were denied. The VA found that the current schedular ratings adequately reflect the severity of the Veteran’s fibromyalgia, as well as his PTSD and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, right heel disability, and irritable bowel syndrome have been granted service connection. The acquired psychiatric disorder is related to in-service stressors and secondary to service-connected disabilities. The right heel disability does not meet the criteria for a current disability. The irritable bowel syndrome began during active service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is granted service connection and a 20 percent disability rating. Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis is denied, as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. Ratings for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome (status post-surgery) are increased to 30 percent effective October 7, 2019, and for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome (status post-surgery) are increased to 40 percent effective October 7, 2019.

The Veteran's unspecified trauma-related disorder is granted service connection. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, and low back disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's IBS is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service, including Gulf War exposures.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, tendonitis of the left ankle, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to allow for further development.,The Veteran's representative status is unclear due to multiple changes in representation over time.

The Board is remanding the case to reconsider a 1980 rating decision that failed to address service connection for gastritis and IBS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of death and entitlement to DIC benefits, finding that there was no evidence linking his death to any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions provided in prior decisions.,Specifically, the Board found that the VA examinations did not provide sufficient rationale for their negative nexus opinions and required additional examination with an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and he is now entitled to benefits for a headache disorder, right hip disability, and irritable bowel syndrome. Additionally, his hearing loss has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral shin splints/knee strain, and IBS.

The Veteran's IBS was granted an initial compensable disability rating of 30 percent for the period prior to May 5, 2015.

The VA denied a higher rating for hepatitis C and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that the appellant's symptoms did not meet criteria for increased ratings.