IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for a right wrist injury.,The Veteran's IBS with esophagitis is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects severe symptoms. A higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7319 is not warranted as there are no other symptom combinations productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected postoperative residual scars related to excision of chondroma of the bilateral 12th ribs. The case will be returned to the Board after any additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of the change in 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS is currently rated at 30 percent, effective August 17, 2013. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Crohn's disease and IBS, as secondary to his service-connected GERD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as a residual of intestinal parasites, is not service-connected. The VA examiner found no evidence linking GERD to the ascaris infection in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and bilateral hearing loss have been granted service connection. However, the claim for an increased rating for his low back disability prior to March 6, 2009 has been denied.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia with headaches is rated at 40 percent since August 10, 2006.,The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is rated at 30 percent since August 10, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing VA treatment records and the need to consider the Veteran's participation in the VA Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

The Veteran's request for home improvement and structural alterations (HISA) benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1717 for bathroom access modifications is denied because the proposed improvements are not medically necessary to treat his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA disability benefit records and reserve service treatment records.

The Veteran's IBS was previously rated at 10 percent prior to February 18, 2009. Effective from that date, the Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for his IBS.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, including respiratory issues and gastrointestinal problems. The Board has remanded the case to allow the Veteran to appear at a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since August 26, 1996.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for his gastrointestinal disability, including gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and factual development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable from performing all forms of substantially gainful employment that are consistent with his education and occupational experience.,The Veteran is entitled to an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches.,Service connection has been granted for chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to service-connected sarcoidosis. The Veteran's skin disorder is also service connected as secondary to service-connected sarcoidosis. Service connection has not been established for a respiratory disorder or sleep disturbance.