GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings in any of her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The RO must review this evidence and issue a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The Veteran's appeals of the denials of service connection for hypertension and hyperlipidemia have been withdrawn. The Board finds that there is no current evidence to support a finding of service connection for any of the remaining conditions listed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a medical opinion regarding the relationship between his GERD and military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral plantar fasciitis, and degenerative joint disease and dextroscoliosis of the lumbosacral spine are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD with IBS and vasomotor rhinitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD, as there was no material weight loss or significant symptoms such as hematemesis, melena, or severe impairment of health.

The Board is remanding the case for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The Veteran's claim of reopening service connection for GERD and his claim for diabetes will be reviewed.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the claim of service connection for GERD, and thus denied the appellant's claim.

The Board has ordered a remand for an additional examination and opinion to determine if the Veteran's current sleep apnea was caused or aggravated by his service-connected GERD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), sinusitis, and bronchitis. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, GERD, and ulcers as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to service, including exposure to VX nerve agent. Service connection for all conditions is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar strain, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran seeks payment or reimbursement for emergency medical services provided at a non-VA facility on March 3, 2007. The VA Medical Center denied the claim due to lack of timely service-connected care and the need for further evidentiary development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for post-operative residuals of prostate cancer is granted, with an effective date from August 14, 2008. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia are all denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence showing that his GERD caused considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability and could not establish a link between any claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran's chronic prostatitis and gastritis with GERD were evaluated based on their current disability levels. The Veteran received a 20 percent rating for his gastritis with GERD, which is the maximum available under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and a back disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's GERD is found to be service-connected, with no specific rating assigned.