GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection due to lack of evidence supporting his claims, particularly regarding chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for hiatal hernia with GERD, residuals of a left great toe injury, and polycythemia. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids was granted but assigned a noncompensable disability rating.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for his ankle disabilities and GERD due to outstanding medical records and the need for additional examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, residuals of bronchitis, and acid reflux disease were denied as there is no diagnosed condition related to his military service or the Persian Gulf War.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to evaluate her bilateral knee disability and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for GERD, claiming it as heartburn, due to a lack of competent medical evidence linking the condition to her military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected low back disability, right knee medial meniscus repair, and GERD do not warrant higher initial evaluations.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, chronic urethritis, degenerative disc disease at L4-5, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of persuasive medical nexus evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's GERD and her active military service, nor did it find any association between her middle and low back disability and her service. The claims were denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease and duodenal ulcer disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine and gastroesophageal reflux disease were denied as his conditions did not warrant a higher disability rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for psychiatric, gastrointestinal, right leg, bilateral hand, and dental disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and sexual/erectile dysfunction, finding that these conditions had their origin during the veteran's period of active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and for a gastrointestinal condition, including diarrhea and fecal incontinence. The claim seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of right ankle surgery was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) is service-connected, but his stomach ulcer, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are not service-connected.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination records. The veteran is also seeking separate ratings for left ankle orthopedic impairment and left knee instability.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to provide proper hearing notification. The case will be returned for further action.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected disabilities and determine whether she meets the criteria for increased ratings or service connection.

The veteran's initial evaluations for lumbosacral strain, gastroesophageal reflux, sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, chondromalacia patellae of the right knee, chondromalacia patellae of the left knee, prostatitis, and bilateral flat feet have been denied.