IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

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

The Board remands the claims for increased disability evaluations for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic cough of unknown etiology, and erectile dysfunction due to outstanding relevant VA treatment records.

The Board denied an earlier effective date, a higher initial rating for scars with underlying soft tissue damage, and a compensable rating for stasis dermatitis. The IBS claim was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability (secondary to right shoulder), obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to allergic rhinitis), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sleep apnea, and a gastrointestinal disability, claimed as gastrointestinal signs and symptoms (IBS).

The appeal was dismissed by the Veteran's request in a statement submitted on September 18, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and increased ratings of 10 percent were granted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and tinea versicolor, while denying a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and hemorrhoids.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as it requires additional evidence and an addendum opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for the claimed conditions.

The Board denied various claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, dismissed a claim for an earlier effective date for Cushing's syndrome, and remanded claims for erectile dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, and TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and did not find evidence to support a separate or increased rating for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches, CFS, IBS, bilateral restless leg syndrome, vertigo, GAD, persistent depressive disorder, and tinnitus. The appeal was denied for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic sinusitis and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reduction in rating from 30 percent to noncompensable for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for right arm radiculopathy and an initial 30 percent evaluation for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while remanding the remaining claims.

The Board granted service connection for a right hip disorder and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but denied service connection for right foot, left foot, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) disorders. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The appeal for a higher disability rating for gall bladder removal with diarrhea (claimed as irritable bowel syndrome) was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied an evaluation higher than 30 percent for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome with functional abdominal pain syndrome and remanded several other issues related to service connection.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent disability rating for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the entire period on appeal.

The appeal for compensation benefits related to insomnia disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, and hypertension has been withdrawn by the veteran.