IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral inguinal herniography residuals did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating prior to March 19, 2009. From March 19, 2009, there is no legal entitlement to a compensable rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's bilateral inguinal herniography residuals have not required at least one month of convalescence or resulted in severe postoperative residuals as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected IBS and migraines are currently rated at 30 percent effective October 20, 2015. The Veteran is granted a 30 percent evaluation for his IBS prior to that date, but not for an increased rating. For the period on appeal, prior to October 20, 2015, the Veteran's migraines are rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have prevented him from maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including as due to undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness resulting from Persian Gulf War service.

The Veteran's service-connected postoperative residual scars related to excision of chondroma of the bilateral 12th ribs are rated at 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his service treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his VA Vocational Rehabilitation file and scheduling him for an examination to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on his employability.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and IBS secondary to PTSD, and awarded a 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, IBS, and a sleep disorder. The evidence did not show a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran is found to have major depressive disorder that was caused by an in-service incident, and the Board finds service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the issues can be adjudicated on the merits.

The Veteran's daughter is seeking various ratings and service connection for multiple conditions, but the appeal has been remanded due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's bone loss at tooth #31 is service-connected, and he was granted a maximum schedular rating for IBS prior to June 14, 2012. The claims of service connection for BPH and diabetes mellitus type II remain pending.

Service connection for residuals of fracture of the left lateral ribs has been granted as the evidence shows a current disability resulting from an in-service injury.,Service connection for fractured right clavicle has been reopened and granted as new and material evidence has been received, including lay reports of chronic pain in the area of prior rib fractures.

The Veteran's gastroenteritis and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for lower extremity nerve pain, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome due to Gulf War Syndrome. The kidney stones claim is remanded as additional medical examination and opinion are needed.

The Veteran is service connected for PTSD, rated at 70 percent since August 16, 2001. He last worked in October 2001 as a supply clerk.,Due to his psychiatric condition, the VA clinician concluded that he is permanently and totally disabled from consistent gainful employment due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of broken ribs and back injury have been denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are not related to service or her service-connected sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis disabilities, and thus denied her claim for service connection. The issue of increased rating for fibromyalgia with irritable bowel syndrome remains pending.