GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2010

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions including depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking increased rating for his deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of this disability.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking increased rating for his deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of this disability.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as he did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU prior to July 12, 2007. The effective date of his TDIU is set at July 12, 2007.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder, left knee disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and initial compensatory disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The appeals were also denied regarding effective dates.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development of evidence, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disability is related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the wrists and knees, as well as GERD, have been denied. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further examination and review of medical opinions regarding his PTSD and GERD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for GERD, which he contends is caused by his service-connected PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's upper GI disorder, including GERD and/or dyspepsia, is related to his active service. The Veteran also contends that he has headaches and insomnia as a result of combat exposure in Iraq, which may be related to undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examination and further clarification on the relationship between current conditions and service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for infertility and loss of use of a reproductive organ was granted, with an effective date of October 1, 2005. The initial evaluations for GERD (10 percent), bilateral pes planus (0 percent), and yeast infections and vaginitis (0 percent) were also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer, cholecystectomy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and dysthymic disorder contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's GERD with diverticulosis resulted in significantly less than considerable impairment of health, warranting a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection for GERD, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory allergies, asthma, and a stomach/gastrointestinal disorder to include acid reflux are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Veteran asserts service connection for a low back disability and other conditions. The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed.,The Veteran asserts service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any hearing loss demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.,The Veteran asserts service connection for gastrointestinal disability (GERD and hiatal hernia). The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any gastrointestinal condition demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.,The Veteran asserts service connection for chronic nasal allergies (sinusitis and/or rhinitis). The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any chronic nasal allergy demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.,The Veteran asserts service connection for pulmonary disability (bronchitis). The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any bronchitis demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cause of death due to congestive heart failure and stomach cancer, as well as his accrued benefits claim related to prostate cancer. The Veteran died from congestive heart failure caused by stomach cancer, which was not service-connected.

The Board has granted a 10 percent initial rating for the Veteran's GERD, effective October 1, 2006. The claim for sinusitis is not addressed as it was not perfected.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, effective October 2003. Service connection for chronic angina and a respiratory disability due to asbestos exposure are granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected status post hemigastrectomy for duodenal ulcer with gastroesophageal reflux and dumping syndrome is denied as the disability picture is contemplated by the rating schedule.