GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2004

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and extent of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic respiratory disorder or GERD, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, including Barrett's esophagitis, hiatal hernia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is being remanded due to the need for further medical development.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for a Travel Board hearing due to the inaudibility of his previous hearing. No specific service connection issues are addressed as they are not part of the current appeal.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for his gastroesophageal reflux disease with history of peptic ulcer disease and partial gastrectomy is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, claimed as stomach pain, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.