IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The evidence does not meet the criteria for service connection under any applicable provisions.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unable to obtain or retain employment, and a total disability rating for compensation based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, a colonic infarction, was related to his gastrointestinal problems during service. The Appellant is therefore granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD and IBS with constipation was denied. The current disability picture does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left knee disorder, neck disorder, lumbar spine disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, and erectile dysfunction, were denied. The RO also denied his claim for an initial compensable evaluation for a scar of the right buttock.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for lactose intolerance/irritable bowel syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions, requiring a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder found.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent disability evaluation. The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by suicidal ideation, some difficulty working with others, and some irritability towards his wife.

The Veteran's claim for separate compensable ratings for GERD and IBS was granted, with the effective date being November 14, 2006.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of diverticulosis/diverticulitis with irritable bowel syndrome and a hiatal hernia that is due to an event or incident of his active service.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including GERD, is being remanded for further development as the Board finds additional evidence necessary to decide his claim.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and irritable bowel syndrome, with the latter receiving a rating of 10 percent.,PTSD is associated with stressful experiences during convoy operations in the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome was granted service connection and assigned a 30 percent rating effective May 6, 2009.,Fatigue, headaches, and nausea were not found to be related to the Veteran's service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluations for PTSD. The issues were not about service connection at all, so no effective date was assigned.

The Veteran's low back disability, including a post-operative scar, is service-connected. His scar near the upper lip is also service-connected. Since November 28, 2004, his irritable bowel syndrome has been rated at 30 percent. The RO must readjudicate the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability in light of these findings.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS are rated at 10 percent prior to November 8, 2007. Effective November 8, 2007, the Veteran is granted a combined rating for both conditions at 30 percent. The case is remanded due to issues with effective date determination and consideration of direct service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected conditions contributed to it.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a scheduling issue.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disorder and tinnitus, but denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).