IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

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

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.

The appeal for service connection for COPD, a right hand disability, and a left hand disability was denied. The appeal for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was dismissed. Service connection for thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease with dextroscoliosis, and invertebral disc disease (IVDS), as well as knee instability, was granted with specific ratings.,The Veteran's right hand disability is not related to service.,The Veteran's left hand disability is not related to service.,The appeal for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been dismissed.,A 40 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease with dextroscoliosis, and invertebral disc disease (IVDS), was granted from February 22, 2022. A 20 percent rating for right knee instability and left knee instability was granted from March 7, 2021.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent her from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted service connection for left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, left upper carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist sprain, and right wrist sprain. IBS was denied.

The Board granted increased initial disability ratings of 70 percent for PTSD and 30 percent for IBS, but denied a compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder, right foot peripheral neuropathy, right foot great toe fracture, and right knee disability due to an error in providing notice regarding the Veteran's right to a hearing.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for sleep apnea, chronic sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a skin disorder, non-linear mid back scar, headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but denied service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The effective date for the grant of service connection was set as October 1, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a compensable disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome, while remanding the issue of a higher rating for migraine headaches.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to PTSD. The Board also granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches effective August 26, 2022.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome, finding that his disability more nearly approximates moderate impairment with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress.

The Board granted a total disability rating based upon unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), on an extraschedular basis, and special monthly compensation (SMC) from April 2, 2009.

The Board granted a 30 percent initial disability rating for chronic sinusitis and denied service connection for several other conditions, including right knee strain, obesity, degenerative arthritis, and others. Some claims were remanded for further consideration.

The Board granted an effective date of November 2, 1994, for the award of service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, including diverticulosis and IBS.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hip condition, headaches/migraines, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but denied service connection for a left knee condition. The issues of service connection for cervical strain, bilateral foot condition, rating in excess of 30 percent for generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were remanded.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant and no eligible person has been identified for substitution.

The appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted, but the appeals for diabetes mellitus II, high blood pressure, and Schatzki's ring esophagus were denied. The veteran's late appeal request was not accepted due to untimeliness.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as presumptively related to the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. The claims for higher initial ratings for neck and right shoulder conditions were remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.