IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for IBS has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's IBS, also claimed as gastritis, has persisted for six months or more and is manifested by symptoms severe enough to warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability, lower back disability, bilateral ankle disability, IBS with residuals of a parasite infection, and headaches have already been granted by the AMC.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for Reiter's syndrome, which was initially granted in June 2010 and subsequently increased to 60 percent effective January 1, 2009, has been denied. The Board remanded the case for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the issuance of a supplemental statement of the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records not already associated with his claims file.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest available rating of 70 percent since March 14, 2014. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD prior to that date.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal and gastroesophageal disorders were not shown in service and are not related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's urinary incontinence is related to her active military service and grants service connection for this condition. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal concerning erectile dysfunction and dental disorder claims due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,The claim for an earlier effective date for IBS was dismissed as it did not meet the criteria for reopening a previously denied claim.

The Veteran's IBS has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that his disability picture more nearly approximates a severe level of severity warranting an increased rating to 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis B and mononucleosis were denied as new and material evidence was not received. The claim for coronary artery disease is denied because the condition did not onset in service or within one year of separation, and there is no link to service. The claim for residuals of a third rib fracture remains service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of in-service vaccinations, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right upper extremity neurological disability, left lower extremity neurological disability, and right lower extremity neurological disability was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis or disability related to his adverse reaction to in-service vaccinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and for further examinations of his service-connected traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The case will be returned to the RO in Detroit, Michigan for further action.

The Veteran's depressive disorder, NOS, has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since March 17, 2009. He is currently rated at 50 percent for this condition.,The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 30 percent since March 17, 2009. The Veteran has had very frequent completely prostrating attacks of migraines with severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a genitourinary disability, claimed as epididymitis and/or hernia is denied.,Service connection was granted for irritable bowel syndrome (previously gastritis) with an initial non-compensable rating. The rating was increased to 30 percent effective December 30, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar osteoarthritis and irritable bowel syndrome have been reopened, but the claims are not granted. The effective date of any future grant will be determined based on when the claim was received.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastritis and gastroenteritis, had its onset in service and is therefore entitled to service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disorder, back disorder, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The initial disability ratings assigned are as follows: a non-compensable rating for IBS and a 10 percent rating for right ankle sprain with tendonitis and right talus cyst.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of all issues, including the increased disability rating for cervical strain and service connection claims. The Board has dismissed these issues.

The Veteran's IBS was granted service connection and assigned a 10 percent disability rating effective August 10, 2012. The Board found that the evidence supported a finding of moderate IBS with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance.