IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, a 20 percent rating for dry eye syndrome with allergic conjunctivitis, and a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while denying higher ratings for chronic sinusitis and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD and a 40 percent rating for lumbar strain, while denying service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection of various conditions, including vertigo, knee disabilities, radiculopathies, PTSD, shin splints, depression, GERD, and IBS.

The Board denied service connection for scars of the BUE, BLE, face, head, and back, and denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for acne, rhinitis, and sinusitis. The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for service-connected sinusitis but denied compensable ratings for service-connected acne and rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claim for a right knee condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) but denied an initial evaluation higher than 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board denied service connection for anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there was no evidence of a current disability during the period on appeal. The claims for sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, and schizoaffective disorder were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for panic disorder/obsessive compulsive disorder, irritable bowel syndrome/functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain & bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleep apnea, photophobia, tinnitus, and tremors of the hands.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for irritable bowel syndrome and service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected eye disability and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while remanding claims for service connection for gastritis and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, except for granting an effective date of September 16, 2022, for service connection for GERD and IBS.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, respiratory disorder with dyspnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain syndrome (APS), restless leg syndrome (RLS), chronic headaches, left knee strain, right knee strain, lumbosacral strain, and disability manifested by right shoulder pain. The Board also granted increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities to 40 percent.

The Board granted service connection for ulcerative colitis (claimed as chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome) based on the Veteran's participation in a toxic exposure risk activity during her service in Southwest Asia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his prostatectomy residuals.

All appeals for higher ratings, decreased ratings, and service connection claims have been dismissed as the Veteran has already appealed these issues to the Board.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome as further development is needed.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claim for erectile dysfunction (ED), to include as secondary to hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, CFS, fibromyalgia, IBS, and bilateral hand tremors under the PACT Act. Service connection was also granted for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a service-connected back disability. The claims for increased ratings were denied, and several other claims were remanded.

The appeal to reduce the rating for irritable bowel syndrome was dismissed as it was filed prematurely.