IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's IBS was initially rated as noncompensable prior to February 10, 2006 and increased to 30 percent effective September 25, 2007. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted for any period.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected chronic colitis with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) beginning on January 19, 2005 was denied as the Veteran did not report for a VA examination scheduled to evaluate the current severity of his IBS.

The Veteran's bowel condition, including IBS, is not related to his active duty military service. The Veteran's PTSD disability has been rated at 30 percent since December 13, 1971.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining clinical records. The case will be readjudicated based on all evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD and assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) is also service connected, but the right knee and ED disabilities do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her cervical spine disability and varicose veins of the left popliteal area, as well as her claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Veteran was granted service connection for hemorroids but found no evidence to support a current diagnosis. Her TDIU claim is referred to the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU, but he is not currently unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic lower gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as IBS and diverticulosis, to include as secondary to his service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims due to his death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a direct result of the veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for proper notice and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for alcoholism is denied as the law precludes such a finding after October 31, 1990.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and IBS. The evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran does not have hypertension or irritable bowel syndrome that is proximately due to his service-connected low back disability.,VA examinations did not find any evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is being remanded for further development to determine if it is related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection. The issues related to reflux esophagitis and IBS were not addressed as they had not been appealed.

The appellant is currently service-connected for multiple disabilities, including chronic fatigue syndrome with fibromyalgia and PTSD. His combined disability evaluation is at least 70 percent disabling. The VA has determined that the appellant's service-connected conditions render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.