IBS & irritable bowel — all decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar conditions and IBS may be related to service, but additional evidence is needed for a definitive determination. The claims are being remanded to obtain necessary medical opinions and records.

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 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 Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability, IBS, sciatic pain, anxiety, and depression as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service event that would support these claims.

Service connection is granted for IBS and an undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic fatigue and memory loss.,Service connection is denied for a bilateral ankle disability and a bilateral foot disability except for left foot hallux valgus.

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.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for GERD with IBS and migraine headaches was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted due to exposure to burn pits. The claim for an initial rating greater than 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome is denied as the Veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.

The Veteran's GERD, IBS, and gall bladder removal are granted as secondary to her service-connected PTSD with panic disorder and MDD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his ability to maintain significant use of his left hand, work full-time as a dentist, and engage in various activities.

The Board has remanded the appeal for a TDIU claim due to concerns raised in an August 2024 Joint Motion for Remand (JMR). The JMR found that the January 2023 VA opinion was not supported and that there were inconsistencies with other opinions. A new VA examination is required to address these issues.

The Board has denied service connection for sinus condition and an acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD and anxiety). Service connection is remanded for GERD, IBS, and tension headaches.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the issue of service connection for migraine due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the service connection claim for IBS and the rating claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae with residual scarring. The appeal is also remanded to determine if combining the separate disabilities of pseudofolliculitis barbae and scars to the face associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae was proper.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is being remanded for further evaluation as the VA examination did not provide a current clinical diagnosis of IBS.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, dry eyes, skin rash, sarcoidosis, IBS, and acid reflux. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are based on direct evidence of their onset during or shortly after his military service.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's inguinal hernia surgery is service-connected, and he is assigned a 10 percent rating for the residuals. The Board has remanded all other service connection claims due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS have been granted a 60 percent rating, the highest available under current criteria. The Veteran's migraine headache with BPPV has also been granted an increased rating to 50 percent.