GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2008

The veteran's claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fatigue, and joint pain and body aches have been denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support these claims on any basis.,Specifically, there is no current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss or GERD, and the veteran's IBS, fatigue, and joint pain and body aches are not shown to be related to his military service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection regarding right knee chrondomalacia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been remanded due to the need for a personal hearing before a Veteran's Law Judge.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss or left foot disability for purposes of service connection. The issues regarding right foot disability and stomach disability (GERD) were also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), chronic headaches, and a disability manifested by upper respiratory infections are denied as there is no competent evidence to show these conditions may be associated with an event, injury, or disease in service.

The veteran's service-connected antral gastric ulcer, postoperative hemigastrectomy with gastroesophageal reflux disease is currently manifested by complaints of abdominal pain and vomiting without objective findings of recurrent hematemesis or melena. The Board finds that the current symptoms more closely approximate a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, with the exception of tinnitus which was assigned a 10% evaluation.

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 either benefit.

The veteran's left and right knees are both rated at the highest possible evaluation for degenerative joint disease, with no less than full extension and flexion.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease was initially evaluated as noncompensable prior to November 25, 2005. As of that date, it is not shown to meet criteria warranting a higher rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and readjudication of her claims, including the evaluation of her foot disability and the recovery of severance pay.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to new and material evidence. The claims for fibromyalgia, chronic lumbosacral spine strain, and acquired stenosis of the cervical spine are remanded for further development.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not related to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for the claimed conditions, as they are not related to service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the left hip, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to scheduling issues for a video conference hearing before the Board.

The Board found that the veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease, aggravated by service-connected post traumatic stress disorder, did not warrant an initial compensable evaluation.

The veteran's Type 2 diabetes mellitus is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, and his GERD is considered presumptively related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing records and a need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The veteran is also scheduled for a VA gastrointestinal examination.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to the lack of evidence showing moderate anemia or severe impairment of health.

The veteran's claimed conditions were not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.