IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's IBS with associated GERD and skin disability of the head and face are both found to be related to service. The Board grants these claims.

The Board has determined that the appellant's hypertension, rectal disorder other than irritable bowel syndrome, and vaginal disorder are not related to her military service or a service-connected disability.,As such, these claims have been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and left lower extremity radiculopathy, effective February 1, 2012. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his cervical spine disability, right and left knee disabilities, as well as, service connection for erectile dysfunction are remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent from March 22, 2010 to November 18, 2015 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions and examinations are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin rash and stomach disorder are service-connected, with no specific rating assigned or effective date provided.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and sleep apnea, render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's IBS has been rated as 30 percent disabling, and the reduction of her hallux valgus rating from 30 to 10 percent was proper. The TDIU issue is part of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional stomach disorder, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, and headache disorder as a result of VA medical treatment from statin medications.

The Veteran was granted service connection for depressive disorder, IBS, and left leg reflex sympathetic dystrophy effective February 14, 2005. The Board found that the effective dates should be September 14, 1994.,The Veteran initially filed claims for these conditions in 1994-1995, with service connection granted based on new evidence received after her initial claims.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum available under the applicable rating criteria. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his IBS was not more than severe in severity and that his left hip residuals did not meet criteria for ankylosis or other compensable limitations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

An effective date of May 3, 2006 was granted for the Veteran's claims seeking service connection for IVDS, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and IBS with peptic acid syndrome. The effective dates were determined to be earlier than previously assigned due to a finding of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the July 2013 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and anxiety with panic attacks, irritable bowel syndrome, and fatigue associated with these conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since December 1, 2012.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been rated at 30 percent since September 27, 2010 and remains at that level as of September 21, 2012. The current rating is in line with the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for IBS and neurogenic bladder disability are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board finds that the Veteran is not in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound as a result of his service-connected disabilities, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid & attendance/housebound status.

The Veteran is granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia, both presumed due to undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, eye condition (corneal abrasion), sinusitis, sleep apnea, low back pain, and scars are not supported by the evidence.