IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral foot condition was not aggravated by his military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The claims for service connection for an eye condition, OSA, IBS, and left ankle strain are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's IBS is caused by his service-connected psychiatric conditions, and the Board has granted service connection for IBS on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for their service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is denied. The current rating of 30 percent, based on the criteria under Diagnostic Code 7319, reflects symptoms such as abdominal pain related to defecation at least once per week and changes in stool frequency or form.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease has been rated at 60 percent since December 10, 2020, due to symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Board has remanded the case for further medical evaluation and consideration of service connection for a GI disorder, including causation and aggravation by NSAIDs.

The Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are denied due to lack of current disability. The Veteran's IBS with abdominal adhesions is currently rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable diagnostic code.,For her service-connected appendectomy scar, a VA examination is needed to determine the number and nature of scars related to her appendectomy.

Your appeals for service connection regarding fibromyalgia, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and irritable bowel syndrome have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on these claims as they are no longer pending.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis, IBS, migraine headaches, urinary incontinence, or RUE radiculopathy. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.,Service connection for urinary incontinence and RUE radiculopathy are remanded as there may be additional evidence that could support the appellant's claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for FSAD, IBS, and GERD are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy is remanded due to inadequate VA examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right upper extremity radiculopathy is remanded due to inadequate VA examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy is remanded due to inadequate VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's somatic symptom disorder, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinus condition), carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, iliopsoas tendinitis of the right hip, irritable bowel syndrome, left ankle condition, left flatfoot, left knee condition, right ankle condition, right flatfoot, right knee, sleep apnea, and varicose veins of both lower extremities are all granted.,The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinus condition), carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and varicose veins of both lower extremities are remanded.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS is manifested by persistently recurrent epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, reflux, sleep disturbances, and nausea. The Board has granted an initial 60 percent disability rating for the service-connected GERD with IBS.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for further examination or evidence in several cases. The left knee strain claim remains denied, as does all other individual conditions except for those related to the knees.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is related to his service and grants entitlement to service connection for IBS.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for IBS and GERD due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and a compensable evaluation for chronic bronchitis due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran is presumed exposed to burn pits, and his IBS is considered an MUCMI (Medically Unservice Connected Medical Illness).

The Board has decided to remand the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's private treatment records need to be obtained, and he should be scheduled for VA examinations.

The Veteran's knee disabilities require regular assistance in accomplishing routine activities of daily living, leading to the grant of SMC at the aid and attendance rate. The issue of entitlement to SMC based on housebound status is moot.

The Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome have been denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, MDD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial disability ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's written requests to withdraw all issues currently on appeal.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for allergies, IBS, headaches, and a sinus disability. The claims of service connection for left knee tendinitis and a feet disorder have been remanded due to duty to assist errors.