IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, left shoulder disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claim for a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been granted for the entire period on appeal.

The veteran's rating for migraine headaches and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was increased to 30 percent. Service connection for urinary incontinence was denied.

The claim for a higher rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome is sent back to the VA for further review. The Board needs more information about the severity of GERD without medication.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) because the VA examiner did not provide an adequate rationale. The Board ordered additional medical opinions and records.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeals for pseudofolliculitis barbae and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for several conditions, including neurological damage in both legs, IBS, GERD, cervical spine disability, migraines, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, dry skin, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, low back pain with arthritis and instability, and sinusitis. The appeals for left ankle disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and HIV were remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to July 28, 2016 is remanded due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities including fibromyalgia, unspecified sleep wake syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, tinnitus and dermatitis. The Board finds that he does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a).

The Board denied service connection for all claimed disabilities, including foot, ankle, knee, wrist, back, joint pain, mouth, erectile dysfunction, IBS, headache, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board remanded all issues for further examination and consideration of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, a respiratory condition, and IBS were denied. The claims for a low back disability and hypertension were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection of foot pain was denied. A 30 percent rating for IBS and GERD was granted. The claims for left knee pain and right knee pain were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for Bell's palsy and an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and sleep apnea. Several other issues were remanded for further review.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a gastrointestinal condition, including IBS and diverticulosis, due to an incomplete medical opinion. The Board will seek further clarification on the veteran's conditions.

The veteran's claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sleep disturbed breathing (SDB), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as secondary to PTSD were granted. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome because the VA examination was inadequate. The Veteran will receive a new examination to determine if his IBS is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board dismissed all claims due to concurrent election of review options, which is prohibited. The Veteran had multiple appeals pending for the same issues.

The appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome was dismissed due to procedural defects.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a disability rating higher than 30% for IBS with diverticulitis. The veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as secondary to their service-connected depression has been granted. The Board found that the IBS is proximately due to the service-connected depression.