IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for left knee disability, migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes mellitus, type II, and tinnitus. The claims for depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder were remanded.

The Board granted initial ratings of 40 percent, but not higher, for a back disability; 30 percent, but not higher, for cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD), left hip disability, migraine headaches, sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board reopened the claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, to include irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, diverticulitis, Barrett's esophagus, constipation, and GERD, as new and material evidence was received.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on a presumptive basis due to Persian Gulf War service, as the condition manifested after such service and during the appeal period. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to allow the AOJ to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing and determine if additional evidentiary development is required.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including chronic sinusitis and dermatosis, and assigned a 10 percent disability rating for scars from right shoulder surgery and right testicular hydrocele status-post surgical repair.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disability and musculoskeletal issues, to ensure appropriate development of evidence.

The appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was dismissed as there is no remaining case or controversy. The claim for a higher initial disability evaluation for migraine headaches was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome due to clear and unmistakable error in a May 2002 rating decision.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility under the VA PCAFC to allow further processing based on a now-eligible serious injury incurred during a qualified period of service.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and bilateral hearing loss due to untimely appeals.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 2, 2017 for service-connected hypertension was granted. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a qualifying chronic disability and granted an initial 10% rating for right knee instability, while denying service connection for other conditions including right wrist disorder, left hip disorder, right hand arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, increased ratings for the right knee flexion, and right shoulder recurrent dislocation.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for IBS but granted an effective date of October 13, 2006, for lumbosacral strain. The issues related to initial ratings and TDIU were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for signs or symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract, sleep apnea, and headaches as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran was also granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claim for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right ankle with instability and remanded claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic sinusitis.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to inadequate VA examinations.