IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board granted an effective date of December 27, 2021, for the 50 percent rating for migraines but dismissed claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and initial ratings for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and increased the ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease and migraine headaches. The appeal was dismissed in some cases, and certain issues were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher rating for tinnitus, and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, ulcer condition, allergic rhinitis, and hemorrhoids.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, allergic rhinitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraine headaches, and sleep apnea to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a separate rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that there was no evidence of a separate disability and that the criteria for a separate rating were not met.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) under the PACT Act.

The appeal challenging the propriety of the reduction in the rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and allergic rhinitis was granted, restoring previous ratings. The appeals for a higher rating for IBS and allergic rhinitis were denied.

The Board denied various claims for earlier effective dates and initial ratings, granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome with blepharitis, and remanded the claim for service connection for gastroenteritis.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, a skin disability (tinea pedis), and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, shortness of breath, and an anxiety condition.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this matter.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions with an effective date of February 1, 2023, but remanded other issues related to initial disability ratings and new claims.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claims for voiding dysfunction, right renal cyst, and further evidence.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for a back condition, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and headaches for further development.

The Board granted initial disability ratings of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome, 10 percent for chronic sinusitis, 50 percent for tension headaches, and 30 percent for left shoulder degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, headaches, left knee MCL strain with limitation of flexion, and left knee MCL strain with bracing post-surgery, but granted service connection for CFS, left leg RLS, and a 10 percent rating for scar, left lower extremity knee. The effective date for the 70 percent rating for PTSD and the 30 percent ratings for headaches, OSA, and scar, left lower extremity knee were also granted from April 26, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a higher rating for migraines, and remanded claims for service connection for psychiatric disorders, abdominal pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome under the PACT Act. The Veteran was also granted a 20% disability rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees and a 70% initial disability rating for chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's IBS, depressive disorder, right knee disability, and TDIU claim.