GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic GERD, kidney disorder, sinus disorder, right elbow disorder, sleep apnea, and left ankle disorder are all granted.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the service-connected gastrointestinal disability, which is currently diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease. The Veteran's predominant symptoms are chronic heartburn and indigestion, with occasional loose stools.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for DDD of the lumbar spine prior to February 4, 2009 was denied. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation based on limitation of motion or incapacitating episodes. For the period since February 4, 2009, the Veteran's claim for GERD service connection was remanded.

The Veteran's arthritis is not related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's GERD is not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pleurisy, fibrinous, bilateral, secondary to bilateral pneumothoraces. The claimant did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's initial ratings for various conditions have been granted and assigned. The effective dates are not specified.

The Veteran's appeal has been resolved in his favor, and service connection for asbestosis due to exposure to asbestos, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and an increased rating for CAD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and an increased rating for tension headaches. The Veteran was not granted service connection for GERD, as there is no evidence that it had its onset during service or is related to service. For her claim of a higher rating for tension headaches, the Board found that she does not have very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged headache attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of service connection for throat surgery, right hand injury, broken left leg, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran had a claim for service connection for GERD pending at the time of his death, and that he incurred GERD in service. As such, the claim is granted.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), was denied. The decision is based on the VA examiner's conclusion that there is not enough evidence to support a link between the Veteran's current GERD and his time in active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to address the Veteran's claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including scheduling a Board videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's right knee disability is found to be causally related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under VA guidelines. The Board has also granted entitlement to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.