IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and colon polyps as they were granted in full. The claim for anal fissures was denied, while the claim for a right hip disability was remanded.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but denied higher ratings and earlier effective dates for posttraumatic stress disorder with TBI residuals.

The Board granted direct service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, an increased evaluation of 40 percent for the low back condition, and an initial evaluation of 20 percent for the left ankle condition.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as it is likely that the condition incepted during the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for pseudofolliculitis barbae and left sciatic radicular pain and paresthesia of the left leg as secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted the restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease/hiatal hernia and diverticulosis with irritable bowel syndrome, finding no actual improvement in the Veteran's condition.

The Board denied service connection for cardiac arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, functional abdominal pain syndrome with abdominal pain and bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, respiratory insufficiency and dyspnea, left knee disability, right knee disability, and low back disability were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, to include irritable bowel syndrome with chronic constipation, and left knee disorder, to include joint patellofemoral osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected fecal incontinence and irritable bowel syndrome have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from November 30, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right elbow, left elbow, and left shoulder disabilities, as there was no evidence of a current disability. The claims for tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, plantar fasciitis, gastrointestinal disability, left foot disability, and irritable bowel syndrome were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, right and left ankle conditions, and irritable bowel syndrome were granted with increased ratings effective March 29, 2020.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cephalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, functional abdominal pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and restless leg syndrome.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome, due to a need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, finding that the Veteran's condition is etiologically linked to his active service in Vietnam where he was exposed to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, neurogenic erectile dysfunction, pain and dysfunction of the right knee, and left foot plantar fasciitis as they were not shown to be related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and right and left hip strain. It denied increased ratings for adjustment disorder with disturbances of sleep, emotions, and conduct; migraine headaches including migraine variants; lumbar spine discogenic disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome; lower extremity radiculopathy; erectile dysfunction; and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, left elbow strain, and right elbow strain based on evidence showing the conditions began during the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for a right ankle disability, denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and remanded the claims for ratings in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disk disease, thoracolumbar spine, and impingement, right shoulder.

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