IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable disability evaluation for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome due to a change in governing law.

The appeal for initial compensable disability ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and pseudofolliculitis barbae was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), finding that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate moderate IBS with frequent episodes of bowel disturbances with abdominal distress.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 20 percent disability rating for ventral hernia was denied. The issues of service connection for GERD, IBS, and decreased mobility of the abdomen condition were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, heartburn, and a burn scar on the left upper extremity due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and migraines as secondary to tinnitus and unspecified anxiety disorder due to inadequate medical opinions addressing both causation and aggravation.

The Board denied all initial rating claims for various disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's left hip strain with limitation of flexion and denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for other left hip conditions, as well as a compensable rating for rhinitis. The claims for service connection for various additional conditions were remanded.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for GERD and denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee disability, low back disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right shoulder disability, respiratory disability, sleep apnea, and scars. Service connection was granted for irritable bowel syndrome, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD), headache disability as secondary to PTSD/MDD, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD/MDD.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of OSA, including as secondary to service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis, asthma, and IBS. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits was confirmed.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and migraine was denied. The veteran was granted a 10% rating for lipoma but denied for right ear hearing loss, residuals of head injury, and heat exhaustion. Service connection for IBS was granted. Other issues were remanded.

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea but denied a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), memory loss as secondary to PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bilateral plantar fasciitis, and right elbow condition due to a lack of evidence supporting current disabilities.

The Board granted an effective date of May 26, 2019, for the initial grant of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for IBS and higher ratings for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and IBS were denied. Service connection for GERD was granted.

The veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted an initial rating of 30 percent.

Service connection for migraine headaches was granted as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. All other conditions were either denied or remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, dry eye syndrome, right third finger disability, IBS, bladder condition, right wrist disability, and metatarsalgia were denied. The veteran was granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches, a 10% rating for rhinitis, a 50% rating for sinusitis, and a 100% rating for PTSD. Several other claims were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 30% rating for IBS and right ovarian endometrioma. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral fallopian tube scars as secondary conditions. Service connection for eyesight disability and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The issues of service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, and TDIU were remanded.