IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and ratings for various conditions, including sinusitis, dyspnea with respiratory insufficiency, alcohol use disorder, hypertension, right foot fourth metatarsal fracture residuals, right ankle strain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a back disability, a hernia disability, residuals of broken ribs, and a chest cavity disability due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for GERD and IBS, as well as higher ratings for these conditions. The claims for a disability rating higher than 30 percent for service-connected GERD and IBS and TDIU prior to February 2, 2023, were remanded.

The appeals for service connection for IBS with constipation and right and left sides abdominal pain, chronic URIs, and GERD were dismissed due to a concurrent election of administrative review options.

The Board granted an effective date of May 15, 2020 for the grant of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied a compensable initial rating for non-allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, an initial compensable evaluation for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD), and remanded the claim for a higher evaluation for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted a 60 percent disability rating from December 31, 2009, for peptic ulcer disease with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with mild diverticulosis and denied a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for miliaria and chronic fatigue, and remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was dismissed as the benefits sought on appeal have been granted in full.

The Board granted service connection for left ankle strain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), denied service connection for Helicobacter pylori, and granted a 50 percent initial rating for migraine headaches.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a functional gastrointestinal disorder under the Persian Gulf War presumption, effective February 4, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhea, and acid reflux, based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's condition had its onset in service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disability, a left ankle disability, a right shoulder disability, a lumbar spine disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a stomach disability (claimed as stomach parasite), to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, IBS, headaches, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD with insomnia disorder.

The Board granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis and an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and left knee strain were denied or remanded.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied a compensable disability rating for non-allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, right knee, left knee, low back, and right shoulder disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis and remanded claims related to a blood disorder, left elbow disability, loose stools and abdominal cramps, irritable bowel syndrome, and right foot plantar fasciitis.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol abuse.