IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Veteran was granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches effective from March 10, 2021, and TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the claim for further development regarding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board dismissed the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to untimely filings of a Notice of Disagreement, except for remanding certain claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis, IVDS, and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine and assigned a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied various claims for increased ratings and service connection, including for allergic rhinitis, bladder condition, COPD, sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches, PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and hypertension.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective February 8, 2021.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeal for disability ratings in excess of 30 percent for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and a right ankle sprain.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) beginning January 15, 2016, but denied ratings in excess of 30 percent and an initial compensable rating prior to that date.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastritis with IBS and entitlement to TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of GERD and unclear association between symptoms and diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone prevents him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment from July 28, 2022, but no earlier.

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep apnea has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as the evidence did not show moderate symptoms or frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress.

The Veteran's effective date for a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder was granted as of February 19, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for GERD as it is but-for due to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and right knee strain. The remaining claims for IBS, hypertension, heart failure, and pericarditis are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraine headaches, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board granted service connection for IBS, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, GERD, sleep apnea, and back disability with a 50% rating for headaches. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, knee disabilities, shoulder disabilities, wrist disability, and hand disability were remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tension headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), radiculopathy right lower extremity, and tinnitus due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to obtain additional medical evidence and clarification regarding the severity of the condition.