IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome, and a 40 percent disabling rating for the left shoulder strain.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for panic disorder with insomnia disorder but granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and a 30 percent rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease with spinal fusion, while remanding the claims for right arm radiculopathy, left arm radiculopathy, left shoulder disability, and left ankle disability.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The appeal concerning the issues of service connection for various conditions and increased ratings was dismissed by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hypertension, while denying service connection for asthma, COPD, chronic coughing, sinusitis, and a left shoulder scar. The decision also remanded several other issues for further consideration.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right and left shoulder disabilities, right and left hip disabilities, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), finding that the current rating adequately compensates for the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and lower extremity radiculopathy as the Veteran does not have a current disability. The claims for IBS, abdominal pain syndrome, respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome, weakness/lack of coordination of legs, an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep disturbances, left hip, and right hip disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation and diarrhea due to procedural errors in the adjudication of the claims.

The Board dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and denied service connection for bruxism, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to insufficient evidence of current diagnoses.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome, as the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate the criteria for this rating.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and allergic rhinitis, both considered medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses related to Persian Gulf War exposures. The claim for sinusitis was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for right elbow disorder, left elbow disorder, right great toenail disorder, hemorrhoids, cystic acne, IBS, and erectile dysfunction. The issues of residuals of broken ribs, left biceps tendon tear, fibromyalgia, vertigo dizziness, and chronic fatigue syndrome were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD. The claims for service connection for GERD and migraines were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but denied service connection for GERD, migraine headaches, IBS, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for left foot hallux valgus and left foot plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, and a 20 percent rating was assigned for residual right knee arthroscopy, right knee plica excision by arthrotomy.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for irritable bowel syndrome for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion and updating treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal conditions due to deficiencies in the record and a need for additional medical examination.