GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease is rated at 10 percent, and her plantar fasciitis and patellofemoral pain syndromes are noncompensably rated. The Board finds that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's COPD and GERD claims are remanded due to inadequate opinions in the January 2012 VA examination reports.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a hiatal hernia with GERD that is attributable to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ulcers are related to his service, as evidenced by documented peptic ulcer disease in service and post-service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of VA examination and other issues.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the appellant was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam, and whether he can establish service connection for his claimed conditions based on such exposure. The VA will conduct this development and then readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a digestive system disability, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Board has ordered additional development and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's gout in the feet was first manifested during active duty service and is presumed to have been incurred therein. Service connection for hypertension, GERD, a disability of the upper bilateral extremities, and sleep apnea are all granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being REMANDED for a videoconference hearing. The claims are related to service connection and ratings for various conditions, but the specific theory of service connection (e.g., PACT Act, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune) is not specified.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and status post umbilical hernia repair with residual scar.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues related to a higher rating for ventral hernia, service connection for knee disabilities, and service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions were not related to her military service or events therein, and denied all claims.

The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from February 22, 2013 through February 26, 2013 were denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria for reimbursement under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a disorder of the esophagus and ulcerative colitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge sitting at the RO. The initial rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease remains unchanged.

The Board has determined that further development of the record is required before deciding the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disability, including GERD and peptic ulcer disease.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the acquisition of relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD is rated at 30 percent from March 10, 2010. His migraine headaches are currently rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the nature and extent of his PTSD and gastrointestinal disability.