GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2007

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of 10 percent for his gastroesophageal reflux disease with a history of a duodenal ulcer.

The Board has determined that an initial 10 percent rating is granted for the veteran's service-connected GERD, as the medical evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the disability meets the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346.

The veteran's GERD was rated at 30 percent from October 20, 2003, through June 9, 2004. The right and left leg scars were each rated at 10 percent.

The veteran's GERD and IBS have been granted service connection, with initial evaluations of 10 percent each.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder warrants a 50 percent evaluation, and his service-connected hiatus hernia with GERD warrants a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional examinations and review of the claims file to determine if any service connection is warranted for various disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran's skin disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were not incurred during active service. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and events in service.

The Board found no evidence of gout in service records and concluded that the veteran's current diagnosis of gout is not related to his military service. The veteran was also determined not to be housebound or in need of aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran's service-connected irritability of the colon either causes or aggravates his GERD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the etiology of the veteran's conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease and maxillary sinusitis with allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of symptoms warranting a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a history of ulcers is being remanded due to the need to obtain medical records from Dr. Scott E. Caulkins and the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claims for an increase in evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left wrist and GERD, thus denying both claims.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the evaluation for GERD, resulting in the case being dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis, a digestive disability including hiatal hernia and GERD, and a bilateral salivary gland disorder. The decision also dismissed his request for a compensable rating for the salivary gland disorder.

The veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to his service-connected lumbar disc disease. The case must be remanded to obtain additional medical records, provide proper notice, and schedule the veteran for VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's GERD and duodenitis are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The veteran's post-operative hip condition is not rated higher than 50 percent, his migraines are rated at 30 percent, and his GERD is rated at 10 percent. No other conditions or issues have been granted.

The Board has decided that the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, GERD, hypertension, and a back disability should be remanded due to insufficient evidence. The stressors claimed by the veteran need to be verified, and further examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for several conditions, including oral leukoplakia with squamous cell carcinoma and other respiratory issues. The decision is based on presumed exposure to ionizing radiation during service.